Yes, S785 ARP is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for S785 ARP?

The MOT for S785 ARP is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S785 ARP?

The recorded mileage for S785 ARP is 75,275 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S785 ARP ULEZ compliant?

No, S785 ARP 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

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1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S785 ARP

S785 ARP

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 75,275 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 75,275 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 75,275 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1840cc

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S785 ARP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
75,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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S785 ARP Mileage History

27/09/202271,929 mi
03/10/202271,942 mi+13 mi
22/09/202377,199 mi+5,257 mi
24/09/202474,206 mi-2,993 mi
11/09/202575,275 mi+1,069 mi

Average of roughly 1,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S785 ARP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 04:24

MOT Analysis

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 (S785 ARP) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.

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