1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S314 BGP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 116,496 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S314 BGP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 116,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S314 BGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S314 BGP) between July 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (46 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Steering (16 issues), Windscreen (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
S314 BGP Mileage History
- 11/07/200537,348 mi
- 11/07/200641,314 mi+3,966 mi
- 18/07/200745,799 mi+4,485 mi
- 31/07/200851,129 mi+5,330 mi
- 29/07/200955,155 mi+4,026 mi
- 20/07/201056,649 mi+1,494 mi
- 12/07/201160,545 mi+3,896 mi
- 12/07/201265,690 mi+5,145 mi
- 03/07/201371,451 mi+5,761 mi
- 07/07/201476,355 mi+4,904 mi
- 22/07/201580,829 mi+4,474 mi
- 06/07/201683,899 mi+3,070 mi
- 17/07/201789,281 mi+5,382 mi
- 27/07/201789,297 mi+16 mi
- 09/07/201892,229 mi+2,932 mi
- 11/07/201892,229 mi
- 23/07/201996,636 mi+4,407 mi
- 30/07/201996,685 mi+49 mi
- 16/09/202099,474 mi+2,789 mi
- 24/09/202099,647 mi+173 mi
- 14/09/2021101,501 mi+1,854 mi
- 14/09/2021101,501 mi
- 18/08/2022108,475 mi+6,974 mi
- 05/08/2023111,760 mi+3,285 mi
- 15/10/2024116,323 mi+4,563 mi
- 04/03/2026116,496 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 3,834 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NA, late UK cars)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Rear Sill and Inner Arch RustSerious
Late NA shells commonly rot around the rear sill sections ahead of the back wheels, often from the inside out after years of damp and blocked drains.
- Hood Drain and Rain-Rail Water IngressModerate
Blocked drains or an ageing rain rail let water into the cabin and rear cavities, accelerating sill corrosion and leaving carpets damp.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Hydraulic Fluid Leakage and Pedal FailureModerate
Late Mk1 MX-5 models frequently suffer clutch hydraulic failures due to internal seal degradation and cylinder bore corrosion in the clutch slave cylinder, which is mounted low on the side of the transmission bellhousing exposed to UK road splash. Leaking hydraulic fluid causes a spongy clutch pedal that progressively loses resistance, drops to the floor and fails to disengage the clutch, making 1st and reverse gears almost impossible to engage from a standstill. Because the clutch and brake systems share similar fluid maintenance regimes, dirty moisture-laden DOT 4 fluid accelerates the failure. Replacing the slave cylinder along with a braided flexi-hose and fresh fluid is a standard UK independent repair.
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