1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G460 VDV

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status based on its most recent test on December 6, 2021. This inspection passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car was in a mechanically and structurally sound condition at that specific moment. However, because no tests have been recorded for nearly five years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend remains stable or if the vehicle has suffered from neglect during this period of inactivity. The recorded mileage of 139,759 miles reflects a low annual average of approximately 3,882 miles over the vehicle's thirty-year life. This low usage often suggests the car has been stored or used sporadically, which can present specific risks such as the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. The significant time gap between the 2021 test and the current date of August 2026 means there is no data regarding the vehicle's condition over the last several years. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as early MX-5 models are prone to hidden corrosion in the sills, rear floor pans, and suspension mounting points. Given the long interval between records, the inspector should specifically check for perished brake lines, seized brake calipers, and perished suspension bushes that often fail when vehicles sit. The low mileage does not guarantee mechanical health, so a close look at the fuel system and tyre condition is essential to ensure the car has not suffered from storage-related decay.