MAZDA MX-51991 · 1.6L Petrol

The 1991 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 7 May 2025 at 159,340 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, continuing the fault-free trend seen at the 7 July 2023 and 23 August 2022 tests. The maintenance record shows no worsening or recurring mechanical issues requiring correction. The odometer readings reveal exceptionally low use for a 35-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2022 test at 159,053 miles and the July 2023 test at 159,135 miles the car covered just 82 miles in eleven months. A further 205 miles elapsed before the May 2025 pass at 159,340 miles. This averages roughly 4,550 miles per year overall and confirms long periods of standing rather than active daily driving. The sparse three-entry history offers little granular data but shows no failure episodes or deferred repairs. A buyer should still inspect the structural integrity and underbody corrosion typical of aged Japanese roadsters, as the MOT record does not detail underside condition beyond a pass outcome. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for perishing from inactivity, since stationary storage accelerates rubber degradation and seizes hydraulic components despite a clean test sheet. Given the 34-year gap since manufacture and minimal annual mileage, verify the original drivetrain for moisture ingress and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under real driving load. The absence of advisories suggests conscientious presentation by prior keepers, though physical inspection remains essential before purchase.