1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · J80 PBB
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 97,484 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,484 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
J80 PBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 97,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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: 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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J80 PBB Mileage History
- 27/04/202394,494 mi
- 15/04/202495,472 mi+978 mi
- 28/04/202596,493 mi+1,021 mi
- 29/04/202596,494 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202697,484 mi+990 mi
Average of roughly 998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J80 PBB 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 (J80 PBB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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