1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S151 BNW
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 71,236 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/12/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,236 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
S151 BNW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 71,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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: Average
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S151 BNW Mileage History
- 12/07/202271,173 mi
- 21/07/202371,236 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 62 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S151 BNW 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 (S151 BNW) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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