1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S422 BHO
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1998. Recorded mileage 55,615 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1839cc
S422 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 55,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S422 BHO Mileage History
- 20/02/202453,624 mi
- 20/02/202453,624 mi
- 19/02/202554,474 mi+850 mi
- 23/04/202655,612 mi+1,138 mi
- 27/04/202655,615 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S422 BHO 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 (S422 BHO) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s front mounting coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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