1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S490 AGR
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 85,460 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,460 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
S490 AGR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 85,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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S490 AGR Mileage History
- 22/04/202278,248 mi
- 12/05/202278,267 mi+19 mi
- 05/05/202385,460 mi+7,193 mi
Average of roughly 6,970 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S490 AGR MOT History
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 (S490 AGR) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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