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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S156 AGC

S156 AGC

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 202,725 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/09/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1839cc

S156 AGC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2024
  • 202,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S156 AGC Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2021193,210 mi
  2. 07/09/2022196,382 mi+3,172 mi
  3. 09/09/2022196,382 mi
  4. 07/09/2023200,641 mi+4,259 mi
  5. 07/09/2024202,725 mi+2,084 mi

Average of roughly 3,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S156 AGC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (S156 AGC) between August 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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