1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R897 ADX
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1998. Recorded mileage 86,915 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,915 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
R897 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 86,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R897 ADX Mileage History
- 21/03/202385,080 mi
- 18/03/202485,331 mi+251 mi
- 05/04/202585,683 mi+352 mi
- 31/05/202585,885 mi+202 mi
- 10/06/202686,915 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R897 ADX 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 (R897 ADX) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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