1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S741 JFX
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 71,661 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S741 JFX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 71,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S741 JFX Mileage History
- 24/03/200639,296 mi
- 22/03/200759,159 mi+19,863 mi
- 22/03/200741,216 mi-17,943 mi
- 13/03/200842,824 mi+1,608 mi
- 24/03/200944,025 mi+1,201 mi
- 06/05/201045,922 mi+1,897 mi
- 08/06/201146,360 mi+438 mi
- 06/06/201250,430 mi+4,070 mi
- 12/06/201355,735 mi+5,305 mi
- 12/06/201355,735 mi
- 20/05/201458,610 mi+2,875 mi
- 09/06/201560,119 mi+1,509 mi
- 11/06/201560,127 mi+8 mi
- 20/06/201662,036 mi+1,909 mi
- 03/07/201763,280 mi+1,244 mi
- 05/06/201864,736 mi+1,456 mi
- 12/07/201966,159 mi+1,423 mi
- 21/04/202166,967 mi+808 mi
- 21/04/202166,967 mi
- 19/04/202268,118 mi+1,151 mi
- 21/03/202368,642 mi+524 mi
- 08/05/202469,932 mi+1,290 mi
- 24/04/202570,985 mi+1,053 mi
- 29/04/202671,651 mi+666 mi
- 05/05/202671,661 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S741 JFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S741 JFX) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (47 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
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