1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S417 ATA
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 88,525 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1840cc
S417 ATA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 88,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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S417 ATA Mileage History
- 23/06/202285,481 mi
- 23/06/202285,481 mi
- 14/10/202388,517 mi+3,036 mi
- 26/10/202388,525 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S417 ATA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S417 ATA) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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