1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · VBZ 4140
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 174,386 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1830cc
VBZ 4140 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 174,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VBZ 4140 Mileage History
- 25/01/2024171,255 mi
- 31/08/2024171,275 mi+20 mi
- 24/09/2024171,277 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2025174,386 mi+3,109 mi
- 21/10/2025174,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VBZ 4140 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 (VBZ 4140) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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