1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P688 BAP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 120,109 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P688 BAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 120,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P688 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (P688 BAP) between May 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
P688 BAP Mileage History
- 14/05/2025120,107 mi
- 27/05/2025120,107 mi
- 22/10/2026120,109 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 3 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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