1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R765 AVR
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 83,516 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R765 AVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 83,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R765 AVR 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 (R765 AVR) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
R765 AVR Mileage History
- 24/10/202375,948 mi
- 23/09/202477,547 mi+1,599 mi
- 23/09/202477,547 mi
- 19/09/202579,603 mi+2,056 mi
- 16/10/202683,516 mi+3,913 mi
Average of roughly 2,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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