1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R90 SAC
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 116,614 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,614 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
R90 SAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 116,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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R90 SAC Mileage History
- 02/01/2024103,820 mi
- 16/01/2025108,864 mi+5,044 mi
- 16/01/2025108,864 mi
- 15/01/2026116,607 mi+7,743 mi
- 16/01/2026116,614 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R90 SAC 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 (R90 SAC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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