1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R677 DUH
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 55,123 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R677 DUH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 55,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R677 DUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R677 DUH) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R677 DUH Mileage History
- 30/04/200840,785 mi
- 02/06/200945,615 mi+4,830 mi
- 28/04/201146,560 mi+945 mi
- 04/05/201247,175 mi+615 mi
- 08/05/201347,341 mi+166 mi
- 28/04/201447,366 mi+25 mi
- 05/05/201546,496 mi-870 mi
- 14/03/201750,540 mi+4,044 mi
- 24/04/201850,928 mi+388 mi
- 28/04/201850,973 mi+45 mi
- 11/04/201951,555 mi+582 mi
- 28/08/202052,421 mi+866 mi
- 02/03/202252,736 mi+315 mi
- 20/03/202353,058 mi+322 mi
- 31/05/202454,227 mi+1,169 mi
- 31/05/202454,227 mi
- 08/04/202655,123 mi+896 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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