1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S49 SBD
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1998. Recorded mileage 55,618 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,618 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
S49 SBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 55,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S49 SBD Mileage History
- 01/04/202249,843 mi
- 05/05/202352,143 mi+2,300 mi
- 10/05/202453,906 mi+1,763 mi
- 25/04/202555,618 mi+1,712 mi
- 28/04/202555,618 mi
Average of roughly 1,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S49 SBD 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 (S49 SBD) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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