1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · S904 DOJ
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 117,254 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S904 DOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 117,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S904 DOJ Mileage History
- 02/06/2023113,483 mi
- 09/06/2023113,489 mi+6 mi
- 07/06/2024114,686 mi+1,197 mi
- 06/06/2025115,687 mi+1,001 mi
- 05/06/2026117,254 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 1,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S904 DOJ 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 (S904 DOJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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