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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S798 BGH

S798 BGH

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 58,777 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1840cc

S798 BGH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 58,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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S798 BGH Mileage History

  1. 09/05/202457,926 mi
  2. 01/08/202457,938 mi+12 mi
  3. 02/08/202457,960 mi+22 mi
  4. 23/07/202558,775 mi+815 mi
  5. 29/07/202558,777 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S798 BGH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S798 BGH) between May 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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