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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S230 JRV

S230 JRV

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 157,572 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/01/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1839cc

S230 JRV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
  • 157,572 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 (75%)
! Older vehicle
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S230 JRV Mileage History

  1. 22/12/2021157,497 mi
  2. 09/01/2023157,556 mi+59 mi
  3. 12/01/2023157,559 mi+3 mi
  4. 10/01/2024157,572 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S230 JRV 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S230 JRV) between December 2021 and January 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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