1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S218 AGC
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 131,024 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S218 AGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 131,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S218 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 (S218 AGC) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
S218 AGC Mileage History
- 18/05/2022128,258 mi
- 18/05/2022128,258 mi
- 26/04/2023129,397 mi+1,139 mi
- 30/07/2024130,277 mi+880 mi
- 11/07/2025131,024 mi+747 mi
Average of roughly 878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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