1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S897 BGJ
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1998. Recorded mileage 59,476 miles. MOT valid until 24/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,476 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
S897 BGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 59,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S897 BGJ Mileage History
- 07/07/202348,577 mi
- 01/07/202451,431 mi+2,854 mi
- 01/07/202555,332 mi+3,901 mi
- 29/06/202659,476 mi+4,144 mi
- 01/07/202659,476 mi
Average of roughly 3,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S897 BGJ 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 (S897 BGJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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