1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R423 AOG
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/05/1998. Recorded mileage 96,007 miles. MOT valid until 28/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R423 AOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 96,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R423 AOG Mileage History
- 29/08/202389,823 mi
- 29/08/202490,587 mi+764 mi
- 19/08/202591,934 mi+1,347 mi
- 21/08/202591,934 mi
- 20/08/202696,007 mi+4,073 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R423 AOG 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 (R423 AOG) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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