1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S281 AJL
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 55,356 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1840cc
S281 AJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 55,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
S281 AJL Mileage History
- 27/11/202147,919 mi
- 26/11/202253,721 mi+5,802 mi
- 10/10/202354,017 mi+296 mi
- 15/03/202554,999 mi+982 mi
- 02/04/202655,356 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 1,711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S281 AJL 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 Mx-5 (S281 AJL) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S281 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S281AJL.
HONDA
CIVIC
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
PORSCHE
BOXSTER
HONDA
CBR1100XX
CITROEN
SAXO
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
RELIANT
ROBIN
HONDA
CR-V
TOYOTA PRADO
LANDCRUISER
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
NISSAN
MICRA
SUBARU
FORESTER