1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R57 BBE
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/05/1998. Recorded mileage 97,652 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,652 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
R57 BBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 97,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R57 BBE Mileage History
- 12/05/202391,191 mi
- 23/05/202391,198 mi+7 mi
- 21/05/202493,635 mi+2,437 mi
- 28/04/202595,820 mi+2,185 mi
- 29/04/202697,652 mi+1,832 mi
Average of roughly 2,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R57 BBE 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 (R57 BBE) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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