1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · E25 JAP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1998. Recorded mileage 122,981 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E25 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 122,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E25 JAP 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 (E25 JAP) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E25 JAP Mileage History
- 18/08/2023119,300 mi
- 09/08/2024120,144 mi+844 mi
- 19/08/2024120,151 mi+7 mi
- 14/10/2025122,981 mi+2,830 mi
- 22/10/2025122,981 mi
Average of roughly 1,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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