1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M30 DBJ
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 91,822 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 DBJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 91,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 DBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (M30 DBJ) between February 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
M30 DBJ Mileage History
- 20/02/200682,469 mi
- 20/02/200682,469 mi
- 09/03/200785,098 mi+2,629 mi
- 12/03/200785,108 mi+10 mi
- 13/03/200886,347 mi+1,239 mi
- 17/03/200986,631 mi+284 mi
- 18/03/201086,913 mi+282 mi
- 16/03/201187,461 mi+548 mi
- 21/03/201287,481 mi+20 mi
- 20/03/201387,912 mi+431 mi
- 25/03/201387,912 mi
- 01/07/201490,038 mi+2,126 mi
- 01/07/201490,038 mi
- 30/06/201790,571 mi+533 mi
- 13/06/201891,028 mi+457 mi
- 13/06/201891,028 mi
- 26/06/201991,339 mi+311 mi
- 06/01/202191,678 mi+339 mi
- 21/09/202391,696 mi+18 mi
- 03/10/202391,719 mi+23 mi
- 16/10/202491,724 mi+5 mi
- 25/09/202591,793 mi+69 mi
- 09/10/202691,799 mi+6 mi
- 19/10/202691,822 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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