The road tax status for R28 BDL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R28 BDL?

The MOT for R28 BDL is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R28 BDL?

The recorded mileage for R28 BDL is 14,417 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R28 BDL ULEZ compliant?

No, R28 BDL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R28 BDL

R28 BDL

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 14,417 miles. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 14,417 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 14,417 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1839cc

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R28 BDL Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
14,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R28 BDL Mileage History

24/01/200612,270 mi
24/01/200612,270 mi
23/01/200712,550 mi+280 mi
08/07/200812,555 mi+5 mi
13/07/200912,640 mi+85 mi
29/07/201012,684 mi+44 mi
29/07/201112,727 mi+43 mi
13/02/201312,840 mi+113 mi
18/03/201412,887 mi+47 mi
14/05/201512,945 mi+58 mi
13/05/201612,961 mi+16 mi
11/05/201712,971 mi+10 mi
16/05/201812,978 mi+7 mi
21/05/201912,984 mi+6 mi
23/10/202012,994 mi+10 mi
22/11/202113,381 mi+387 mi
17/11/202214,364 mi+983 mi
17/11/202214,364 mi
24/11/202314,408 mi+44 mi
27/11/202414,412 mi+4 mi
08/12/202514,417 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R28 BDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:48

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R28 BDL) between January 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 December 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 (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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