2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · FY66 AET

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 7 August 2025 at 23,858 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Across the prior four annual tests from 2021 to 2024 the vehicle also passed with no advisories or faults logged, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical issues in the official record. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old roadster. The car covered just 1,574 miles between the August 2024 test at 22,284 miles and the August 2025 test at 23,858 miles. From the 2021 test at 16,626 miles to 2025 the annual accumulation stayed below 2,400 miles each year, averaging roughly 2,386 miles annually since registration. The DVSA history is sparse and clean, with no gaps in testing and no flagged wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for issues low-mileage cars conceal through disuse. Long standing periods promote perishing of suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and brake caliper seizing despite the clean MOT slate. The underside and sills warrant close checking for corrosion, as the tester recorded none but annual inspections may miss early structural rust on a car used infrequently. Verify the documented mileages against service stamps and V5C, since the low figure could indicate skipped interim maintenance rather than careful ownership. Test the handbrake, clutch, and steering for stiffness from inactivity. The MX-5 shows no recorded faults, yet physical examination remains essential before purchase.