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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S287 AGJ

S287 AGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 107,424 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,424 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1840cc

S287 AGJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
  • 107,424 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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S287 AGJ Mileage History

  1. 05/01/2022105,268 mi
  2. 28/12/2022107,399 mi+2,131 mi
  3. 06/01/2023107,424 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 2,151 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S287 AGJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 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.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S287 AGJ) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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