1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R725 CUD
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/02/1998. Recorded mileage 67,863 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1839cc
R725 CUD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 67,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R725 CUD Mileage History
- 17/02/200652,503 mi
- 21/02/200753,247 mi+744 mi
- 20/02/200854,618 mi+1,371 mi
- 17/10/200954,693 mi+75 mi
- 16/06/201654,712 mi+19 mi
- 13/06/201761,538 mi+6,826 mi
- 15/06/201761,544 mi+6 mi
- 18/06/201863,535 mi+1,991 mi
- 13/06/201965,480 mi+1,945 mi
- 17/06/202066,171 mi+691 mi
- 15/07/202166,354 mi+183 mi
- 11/07/202266,584 mi+230 mi
- 04/07/202366,912 mi+328 mi
- 01/07/202467,404 mi+492 mi
- 02/07/202467,414 mi+10 mi
- 09/07/202567,863 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 792 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R725 CUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R725 CUD) between February 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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