1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M2 FVE
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 108,070 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1839cc
M2 FVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 108,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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M2 FVE Mileage History
- 14/04/202398,685 mi
- 14/06/2024105,765 mi+7,080 mi
- 14/06/2024105,765 mi
- 15/09/2025108,070 mi+2,305 mi
- 17/09/2025108,070 mi
Average of roughly 3,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M2 FVE 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 (M2 FVE) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm damaged/bent-wheel excessively pushed out (5.3.3 ”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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