1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S216 JRW
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 87,656 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,656 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
S216 JRW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2026
- 87,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S216 JRW Mileage History
- 20/08/202287,642 mi
- 02/09/202287,464 mi-178 mi
- 20/05/202687,656 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S216 JRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S216 JRW) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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