1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S434 ATA
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 114,050 miles. MOT valid until 03/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,050 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
S434 ATA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 114,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S434 ATA Mileage History
- 01/04/202399,646 mi
- 31/08/202399,663 mi+17 mi
- 05/07/202499,735 mi+72 mi
- 04/07/2025109,580 mi+9,845 mi
- 30/06/2026114,050 mi+4,470 mi
Average of roughly 4,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S434 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 (S434 ATA) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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