2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J211 DYR
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 231,469 km. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 231,469 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J211 DYR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2022
- 231,469 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J211 DYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (J211 DYR) between June 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Steering (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
J211 DYR Odometer History
- 19/06/2006110,693 mi
- 28/06/2007118,506 mi+7,813 mi
- 21/06/2008125,458 km
- 21/04/2009136,234 km+10,776 km
- 26/03/2010144,285 km+8,051 km
- 26/03/2010144,285 km
- 14/06/2011146,732 mi
- 14/06/2011146,732 mi
- 13/06/2012151,470 mi+4,738 mi
- 06/06/2013154,439 km
- 14/06/2013154,526 km+87 km
- 26/06/2014169,159 mi
- 26/06/2014169,159 mi
- 01/06/2015176,820 mi+7,661 mi
- 05/06/2015176,850 mi+30 mi
- 03/05/2017176,878 mi+28 mi
- 04/05/2017170,007 mi-6,871 mi
- 09/04/2018189,213 km
- 07/05/2019192,320 mi
- 13/05/2019192,327 mi+7 mi
- 23/11/2020202,061 km
- 22/11/2021219,729 km+17,668 km
- 21/11/2022231,469 km+11,740 km
Average of roughly 7,354 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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