2005 Mazda MX5 1.6L Petrol · DN04 JWN
2005 Mazda MX5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 56,178 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN04 JWN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 56,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DN04 JWN MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx5 (DN04 JWN) between September 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DN04 JWN Mileage History
- 08/09/202256,003 mi
- 16/05/202456,178 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 104 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
This 2005 Mazda MX-5 is a sensible used buy thanks to five consecutive MOT passes with no defects recorded. The main caution is the very low annual mileage, which suggests limited use and means a thorough inspection of aged rubber and fluids is wise before purchase.
Given the five clean MOTs from 2018-05-18 (54,184 miles) through 2024-05-16 (56,178 miles), there are no recorded failure items to negotiate against, but the low usage means you should confirm a full service history exists to offset the effects of infrequent driving. Ask the seller for evidence of annual oil changes, brake fluid renewal, and cambelt interval work, as the MX-5 is a 20-year-old car regardless of its low miles.
The 1597cc petrol engine in this 2005 MX-5 is light and frugal, with real-world economy typically in the 35-40 mpg range for a car of this type. Road tax for a 2005 petrol roadster is modest, and insurance groups for the 1.6 MX-5 are reasonable, keeping annual fixed costs low.
The MOT history shows no failures or advisories across the last five tests, so there are no specific defect patterns from the data to check beyond standard checks. However, with only 994 miles added between 2022-09-08 (56,003 miles) and 2024-05-16 (56,178 miles), inspect tyres for cracking from age, check brake discs for corrosion, and verify the soft-top hood and drain channels are watertight.
The silver 1.6-litre petrol MX-5 (DN04JWN) first registered in March 2005 has covered just 56,178 miles in over 19 years, with MOT records from 2018 to 2024 all showing passes and no defects. Mileage has barely increased year to year, rising only around 1,000 miles between 2018 and 2024. Without model aggregate reliability data we rely on the clean test history, which points to a well-kept example of an iconic British-style roadster.
No aggregate MOT data is available for the Mazda MX-5, so reliability assessment is limited to this vehicle's own clean test record.
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