1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S178 AGC
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 62,754 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S178 AGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 62,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S178 AGC 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 (S178 AGC) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
S178 AGC Mileage History
- 05/05/202358,285 mi
- 12/05/202358,285 mi
- 10/05/202460,680 mi+2,395 mi
- 02/09/202561,599 mi+919 mi
- 25/08/202662,754 mi+1,155 mi
Average of roughly 1,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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