No, S542 ACG is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S542 ACG?

The first MOT test for S542 ACG is due by 31 July 2001.

What is the recorded mileage of S542 ACG?

The recorded mileage for S542 ACG is 99,108 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S542 ACG ULEZ compliant?

No, S542 ACG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S542 ACG

S542 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 99,108 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 99,108 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 99,108 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1840cc

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S542 ACG Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2025
99,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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S542 ACG Mileage History

27/04/202299,055 mi
25/11/202599,108 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S542 ACG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 22:35

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S542 ACG) between April 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.

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