1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S121 BGH
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 118,130 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S121 BGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 118,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S121 BGH Mileage History
- 29/10/2022106,755 mi
- 10/11/2023112,727 mi+5,972 mi
- 03/02/2025116,465 mi+3,738 mi
- 03/02/2025116,469 mi+4 mi
- 02/05/2026118,130 mi+1,661 mi
Average of roughly 3,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S121 BGH 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 (S121 BGH) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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