1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S415 ATA
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 85,224 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,224 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
S415 ATA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 85,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S415 ATA Mileage History
- 14/11/202281,892 mi
- 14/11/202281,893 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/202382,750 mi+857 mi
- 20/11/202483,989 mi+1,239 mi
- 19/11/202585,224 mi+1,235 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S415 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 (S415 ATA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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 (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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