1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · A9 BVT
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1998. Recorded mileage 102,569 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,569 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
A9 BVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2024
- 102,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A9 BVT Mileage History
- 08/09/2022101,482 mi
- 05/09/2023102,340 mi+858 mi
- 15/09/2023102,397 mi+57 mi
- 21/09/2024102,569 mi+172 mi
Average of roughly 533 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A9 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (A9 BVT) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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