1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R898 AWG
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/06/1998. Recorded mileage 42,101 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R898 AWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 42,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R898 AWG Mileage History
- 09/06/202324,598 mi
- 28/06/202426,293 mi+1,695 mi
- 15/07/202536,933 mi+10,640 mi
- 15/07/202536,933 mi
- 10/07/202642,101 mi+5,168 mi
Average of roughly 5,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R898 AWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R898 AWG) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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