1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S688 BGH
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 100,605 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S688 BGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 100,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S688 BGH Mileage History
- 10/05/202495,792 mi
- 08/05/202598,197 mi+2,405 mi
- 08/05/202598,197 mi
- 07/05/2026100,548 mi+2,351 mi
- 18/05/2026100,605 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S688 BGH 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 (S688 BGH) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Bodywork (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and sill end (7”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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