1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R52 EGP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1998. Recorded mileage 62,618 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,618 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
R52 EGP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 62,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R52 EGP Mileage History
- 14/09/200541,902 mi
- 30/08/200644,693 mi+2,791 mi
- 28/08/200747,123 mi+2,430 mi
- 12/09/200848,226 mi+1,103 mi
- 04/09/200949,418 mi+1,192 mi
- 13/08/201050,017 mi+599 mi
- 23/09/201151,053 mi+1,036 mi
- 14/09/201251,783 mi+730 mi
- 13/09/201352,636 mi+853 mi
- 19/09/201453,666 mi+1,030 mi
- 18/09/201554,141 mi+475 mi
- 06/09/201654,853 mi+712 mi
- 06/09/201654,853 mi
- 12/09/201755,349 mi+496 mi
- 14/09/201855,528 mi+179 mi
- 14/09/201855,528 mi
- 16/09/201955,542 mi+14 mi
- 17/09/201955,542 mi
- 11/09/202055,664 mi+122 mi
- 14/09/202155,673 mi+9 mi
- 28/06/202356,778 mi+1,105 mi
- 07/08/202458,492 mi+1,714 mi
- 15/08/202560,241 mi+1,749 mi
- 31/07/202662,618 mi+2,377 mi
Average of roughly 992 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R52 EGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R52 EGP) between September 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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