1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G301 CLF
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/07/1998. Recorded mileage 274,442 km. MOT valid until 23/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 274,442 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1600cc
G301 CLF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 274,442 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G301 CLF Odometer History
- 06/09/2005151,891 km
- 06/09/2005151,891 km
- 01/05/2007159,206 km+7,315 km
- 03/05/2007159,206 km
- 10/05/2008165,734 km+6,528 km
- 18/05/2009168,817 km+3,083 km
- 18/05/2010168,948 mi
- 16/05/2011171,499 km
- 11/05/2012176,946 mi
- 06/06/2012176,966 mi+20 mi
- 05/06/2013185,513 km
- 09/10/2014210,802 mi
- 21/10/2015228,000 km
- 21/10/2015228,000 km
- 07/10/201624,567 mi
- 20/10/201624,567 mi
- 17/10/2017256,916 km
- 05/10/2018260,070 km+3,154 km
- 17/10/2019262,669 km+2,599 km
- 19/10/2020265,262 mi
- 06/10/2021266,694 mi+1,432 mi
- 29/09/2022267,595 km
- 19/10/2023268,369 km+774 km
- 25/10/2024270,753 km+2,384 km
- 17/10/2025274,430 km+3,677 km
- 23/10/2025274,442 km+12 km
Average of roughly 6,088 km per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G301 CLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (G301 CLF) between September 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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