2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EJ02 ADJ

The most recent MOT test on February 10, 2026, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded at 50,236 miles. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past five years, as every test—including the February 2025 and February 2024 examinations—also passed without fail. The only anomaly is the duplicate February 2023 test, where the vehicle failed initially before passing the retest the following day, though no defects were logged in either instance. This suggests the tester may have overlooked minor issues, but the absence of recurring advisories or failures elsewhere indicates the car has likely been kept in a state of basic mechanical order. The recorded mileage of 50,236 miles over 22 years equates to approximately 2,283 miles annually, a figure significantly lower than the average for a vehicle of this age. The largest gap between tests occurs between February 2023 and February 2024, where mileage jumped from 38,340 to 41,165—a 2,825-mile increase in a year. This suggests either a period of light use or extended storage, which could accelerate wear on components like suspension bushes and coil springs if the vehicle was left stationary. The subsequent tests show consistent mileage accumulation, though the low annual average may imply deferred maintenance on consumables like tyres, brake pads, or wiper blades. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear items such as the suspension system, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, which may exhibit fatigue or corrosion after prolonged low-mileage periods. The brakes, while not flagged in tests, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, as the absence of advisories does not guarantee service history compliance. Tyres warrant close examination for uneven tread wear or embedded debris, which could indicate past neglect despite the clean MOT record. Structural integrity, especially around the sills and wheel arches, should also be assessed for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from moisture-related deterioration when not regularly driven.