1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S440 EJO
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 31,689 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S440 EJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 31,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: Good
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S440 EJO Mileage History
- 22/08/202230,933 mi
- 24/08/202230,933 mi
- 05/09/202331,040 mi+107 mi
- 22/10/202431,510 mi+470 mi
- 06/10/202531,689 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S440 EJO 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 (S440 EJO) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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