1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R954 BEG
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 171,079 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R954 BEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 171,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R954 BEG 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 (R954 BEG) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R954 BEG Mileage History
- 21/04/2022147,133 mi
- 28/04/2023159,345 mi+12,212 mi
- 05/05/2023159,684 mi+339 mi
- 08/05/2024165,008 mi+5,324 mi
- 05/07/2025171,079 mi+6,071 mi
Average of roughly 7,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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