1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S640 CRO
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 97,503 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S640 CRO Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 97,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S640 CRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S640 CRO) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 102 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”.
S640 CRO Mileage History
- 11/11/200571,898 mi
- 16/11/200571,939 mi+41 mi
- 08/11/200673,324 mi+1,385 mi
- 11/11/200673,338 mi+14 mi
- 16/11/200775,403 mi+2,065 mi
- 08/11/200876,637 mi+1,234 mi
- 08/11/200876,637 mi
- 14/11/200977,987 mi+1,350 mi
- 13/11/201079,713 mi+1,726 mi
- 28/10/201181,322 mi+1,609 mi
- 02/11/201282,183 mi+861 mi
- 16/11/201382,475 mi+292 mi
- 14/11/201484,687 mi+2,212 mi
- 28/11/201484,747 mi+60 mi
- 06/11/201586,733 mi+1,986 mi
- 11/11/201586,762 mi+29 mi
- 03/11/201689,200 mi+2,438 mi
- 05/11/201689,221 mi+21 mi
- 17/11/201790,572 mi+1,351 mi
- 17/11/201790,572 mi
- 13/11/201892,214 mi+1,642 mi
- 23/11/201994,262 mi+2,048 mi
- 30/11/201994,268 mi+6 mi
- 30/11/202095,031 mi+763 mi
- 04/12/202095,044 mi+13 mi
- 11/11/202195,252 mi+208 mi
- 22/11/202195,262 mi+10 mi
- 23/11/202295,951 mi+689 mi
- 06/11/202396,366 mi+415 mi
- 08/11/202396,387 mi+21 mi
- 29/11/202496,918 mi+531 mi
- 21/11/202597,479 mi+561 mi
- 02/12/202597,503 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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