1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S781 ARP
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 126,297 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,297 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
S781 ARP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 126,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S781 ARP Mileage History
- 22/04/2022126,167 mi
- 22/04/2022126,167 mi
- 11/05/2023126,297 mi+130 mi
- 11/05/2023126,297 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S781 ARP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S781 ARP) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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.
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