1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S177 ATT
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 46,091 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S177 ATT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 46,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S177 ATT Mileage History
- 16/07/202443,952 mi
- 11/07/202545,284 mi+1,332 mi
- 11/07/202545,290 mi+6 mi
- 13/07/202646,090 mi+800 mi
- 13/07/202646,091 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S177 ATT 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 (S177 ATT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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