No, R446 CDC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R446 CDC?

The MOT for R446 CDC is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R446 CDC?

The recorded mileage for R446 CDC is 56,821 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R446 CDC ULEZ compliant?

No, R446 CDC 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

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R446 CDC

R446 CDC

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 56,821 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 10 May 2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 56,821 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1998

Engine

1840cc

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R446 CDC Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2024
56,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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R446 CDC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 06:06

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R446 CDC) between July 2006 and May 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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R446 CDC Mileage History

06/07/200667,833 mi
12/10/200710,256 mi-57,577 mi
08/12/200811,870 mi+1,614 mi
29/04/201014,253 mi+2,383 mi
29/04/201014,253 mi
19/01/201116,612 mi+2,359 mi
27/04/201117,757 mi+1,145 mi
03/05/201117,808 mi+51 mi
05/05/201117,813 mi+5 mi
23/04/201221,265 mi+3,452 mi
24/04/201221,274 mi+9 mi
22/04/201324,495 mi+3,221 mi
22/05/201324,923 mi+428 mi
29/01/201427,077 mi+2,154 mi
30/01/201427,077 mi
31/03/201531,483 mi+4,406 mi
13/04/201531,483 mi
06/06/201635,607 mi+4,124 mi
06/06/201635,621 mi+14 mi
08/06/201744,743 mi+9,122 mi
24/05/201849,690 mi+4,947 mi
17/06/201952,875 mi+3,185 mi
17/06/201952,875 mi
03/08/202155,803 mi+2,928 mi
14/01/202356,104 mi+301 mi
12/05/202456,821 mi+717 mi
12/05/202456,821 mi

Average of roughly -617 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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