1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S930 APK
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 52,925 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S930 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 52,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S930 APK 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 (S930 APK) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
S930 APK Mileage History
- 09/04/202247,835 mi
- 18/09/202349,089 mi+1,254 mi
- 29/09/202349,089 mi
- 24/09/202450,918 mi+1,829 mi
- 06/09/202552,925 mi+2,007 mi
Average of roughly 1,492 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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