1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S76 ACD
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 118,637 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S76 ACD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2026
- 118,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S76 ACD 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 (S76 ACD) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S76 ACD Mileage History
- 01/06/2023117,676 mi
- 02/06/2023117,676 mi
- 06/06/2024118,052 mi+376 mi
- 16/05/2025118,434 mi+382 mi
- 12/05/2026118,637 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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