1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S987 ANW
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 182,010 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S987 ANW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 182,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S987 ANW Mileage History
- 19/06/2023172,458 mi
- 07/06/2024177,360 mi+4,902 mi
- 16/07/2025180,182 mi+2,822 mi
- 16/07/2025180,182 mi
- 16/06/2026182,010 mi+1,828 mi
Average of roughly 3,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S987 ANW 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 (S987 ANW) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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