DVLA verified

1998 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

S255 BGC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 MAZDA MX-5? It's a Petrol with a 1840cc engine showing 111,476 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 08/12/2022

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 01/12/2022

£8.99

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Mileage: 111,476
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1840cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 05:43

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mazda Mx-5 (S255 BGC) from 1998 show a total of 2 MOT tests between December 2021 and December 2021.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

42/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,500

Mileage

At 111,476 miles, this vehicle is above ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution; this MX-5 shows significant signs of advanced structural corrosion and a history of deferred maintenance. While it remains a classic roadster, the MOT history suggests escalating rust that may soon become costly to rectify.

The primary focus for this vehicle is a thorough chassis inspection. The MOT records repeatedly note corrosion on the front and rear subframes, wishbones, and suspension mounting areas. You must have a specialist check the sills and inner wings to determine if the rust is surface-level or structural, as 'not considered excessive sill' corrosion has been noted for several years.

Check the service history meticulously. The car shows a history of neglected brake components, with pitted discs and thin pads noted across multiple years. Ensure the rear coil springs and tyres have been replaced recently, as the car previously failed on a fractured spring and exposed cords in 2019. Negotiate heavily based on the likely cost of upcoming structural repairs required to keep the car MOT-worthy.

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