1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S331 GHW
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 49,796 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1830cc
S331 GHW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 49,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S331 GHW Mileage History
- 15/09/200544,829 mi
- 13/10/200645,149 mi+320 mi
- 31/01/200845,760 mi+611 mi
- 06/04/200946,201 mi+441 mi
- 10/04/201046,492 mi+291 mi
- 26/04/201146,572 mi+80 mi
- 08/05/201246,712 mi+140 mi
- 14/06/201346,847 mi+135 mi
- 11/07/201448,912 mi+2,065 mi
- 28/04/201547,372 mi-1,540 mi
- 11/05/201647,669 mi+297 mi
- 11/05/201647,669 mi
- 05/05/201747,957 mi+288 mi
- 05/05/201759,628 mi+11,671 mi
- 10/05/201848,177 mi-11,451 mi
- 01/05/201948,512 mi+335 mi
- 28/10/202048,975 mi+463 mi
- 13/05/202249,059 mi+84 mi
- 20/05/202249,069 mi+10 mi
- 25/07/202349,303 mi+234 mi
- 08/08/202449,378 mi+75 mi
- 05/08/202549,640 mi+262 mi
- 11/08/202649,796 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S331 GHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S331 GHW) between September 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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