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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S222 LMR

S222 LMR

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 105,229 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/04/2017
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
105,229 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/04/2017
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1840cc

S222 LMR Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2016
  • 105,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S222 LMR Mileage History

  1. 08/03/200645,223 mi
  2. 12/03/200749,756 mi+4,533 mi
  3. 02/04/200856,568 mi+6,812 mi
  4. 25/03/200962,025 mi+5,457 mi
  5. 13/03/201066,381 mi+4,356 mi
  6. 10/03/201172,715 mi+6,334 mi
  7. 10/03/201172,715 mi
  8. 24/03/201275,570 mi+2,855 mi
  9. 29/03/201389,213 mi+13,643 mi
  10. 05/03/2014102,172 mi+12,959 mi
  11. 05/03/2014102,172 mi
  12. 06/03/2015103,935 mi+1,763 mi
  13. 23/04/2016105,229 mi+1,294 mi

Average of roughly 5,926 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

S222 LMR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 11:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S222 LMR) between March 2006 and April 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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.

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ADVISORY