1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S387 ATA
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 103,074 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
S387 ATA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 103,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S387 ATA Mileage History
- 22/11/202391,189 mi
- 28/11/202391,321 mi+132 mi
- 27/11/2024102,995 mi+11,674 mi
- 10/12/2024103,074 mi+79 mi
- 10/12/2024103,074 mi
Average of roughly 11,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S387 ATA 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 (S387 ATA) between November 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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