1998 Mazda MX-5 1.8

Overview

• Make: Mazda
• Model: MX-5
• Version: 1.8 Manual RWD Euro 2 2dr (140 bhp)
• Year: 1998
• Mileage: 57,500 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 140 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Gold
• CO2: 218 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1998 Mazda MX-5 has covered 57,500 miles. Priced at £5,990, it is advertised £1,384 below the AskCar estimate of £7,374. The AskCar estimate uses 629 UK dealer adverts for the Mazda MX-5, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 38 days ago. The last MOT shows 66,186 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 22 August 2025, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. You can find this car at New Age Motor Sales in Stevenage. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,384 (18%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,374.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 629 priced Mazda MX-5 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1998 Mazda MX-5 has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £4,990. Its asking price is now £5,990, £1,000 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £4,990
• 13 October 2026: £5,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 August 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 25 MOTs. The latest, on 23 August 2024, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 66,186 miles. The advert says 57,500 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.