1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S471 BRP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 95,013 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,013 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
S471 BRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 95,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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S471 BRP Mileage History
- 15/11/202390,202 mi
- 15/11/202390,202 mi
- 18/11/202494,977 mi+4,775 mi
- 21/11/202494,977 mi
- 03/08/202695,013 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S471 BRP 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 (S471 BRP) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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