1998 Mazda MX5 1.8L Petrol · S13 SAR
1998 Mazda MX5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 71,336 km. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 71,336 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1836cc
S13 SAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 71,336 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S13 SAR Odometer History
- 12/05/202364,712 mi
- 12/05/202364,791 mi+79 mi
- 30/04/202468,075 km
- 06/05/202570,911 km+2,836 km
- 26/03/202671,336 km+425 km
Average of roughly 2,306 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S13 SAR 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 Mx5 (S13 SAR) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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