1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R87 EAR
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1998. Recorded mileage 89,009 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1840cc
R87 EAR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2023
- 89,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R87 EAR Mileage History
- 09/09/202288,938 mi
- 16/09/202389,009 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 70 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R87 EAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R87 EAR) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). 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.
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