2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M828 AAR
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 246,297 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M828 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 246,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M828 AAR 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 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (M828 AAR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both ends (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear fog lamp not working [ assume centre stop light converted to fog light ] if not fog light missing (4.5.1 (a”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
M828 AAR Mileage History
- 14/10/2023244,315 km
- 14/10/2024244,947 km+632 km
- 17/10/2024244,980 km+33 km
- 14/10/2025246,297 km+1,317 km
- 16/10/2025246,297 mi
Average of roughly 987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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