1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R58 FRL
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 66,043 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R58 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 66,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R58 FRL Mileage History
- 19/05/202366,005 mi
- 23/05/202366,005 mi
- 07/11/202466,009 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/202466,014 mi+5 mi
- 07/02/202666,043 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R58 FRL 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 (R58 FRL) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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