1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R385 BAY
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2000. Recorded mileage 169,799 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1830cc
R385 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 169,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 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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R385 BAY Mileage History
- 21/03/2023168,645 mi
- 29/03/2023168,645 mi
- 20/03/2024168,871 mi+226 mi
- 28/03/2025169,320 mi+449 mi
- 20/03/2026169,799 mi+479 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R385 BAY 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 (R385 BAY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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