1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R48 DBP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 112,536 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R48 DBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 112,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R48 DBP 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 (R48 DBP) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R48 DBP Mileage History
- 01/11/202195,358 mi
- 26/10/202298,882 mi+3,524 mi
- 28/11/2023103,061 mi+4,179 mi
- 02/12/2024107,881 mi+4,820 mi
- 12/11/2025112,536 mi+4,655 mi
Average of roughly 4,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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