1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R57 BBK
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 78,083 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R57 BBK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 78,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: Average
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R57 BBK Mileage History
- 21/04/202273,836 mi
- 26/04/202376,429 mi+2,593 mi
- 20/06/202478,083 mi+1,654 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R57 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R57 BBK) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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