1998 Mazda MX5 MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R77 TAF
1998 Mazda MX5 MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 54,463 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX5 MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,463 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
R77 TAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 54,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R77 TAF Mileage History
- 23/03/202352,302 mi
- 28/03/202552,409 mi+107 mi
- 08/04/202552,413 mi+4 mi
- 19/03/202654,459 mi+2,046 mi
- 19/03/202654,463 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R77 TAF 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 Mx5 Mx-5 (R77 TAF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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