1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S678 BFW
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 105,541 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S678 BFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 105,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S678 BFW Mileage History
- 05/04/2024103,133 mi
- 04/06/2025104,875 mi+1,742 mi
- 12/06/2025104,875 mi
- 10/06/2026105,499 mi+624 mi
- 27/08/2026105,541 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S678 BFW 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 (S678 BFW) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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