2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · J21 RCH

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 46,294 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since 2022. Annual mileage remains exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 40,896 miles at the 26 August 2022 test, rising to 43,659 miles by 6 September 2023, 45,794 miles on 11 September 2024, and 46,294 miles in September 2025. That equates to roughly 2,900 miles per year. A notable quirk appears on 5 September 2023, when the car failed at 43,659 miles with no defects listed, then passed the next day on a fresh certificate at identical mileage. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The absence of advisories across all five entries means no tester flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded structural members, binding calipers, or exhaust issues. Low use over long periods, however, carries its own risks. A buyer should still inspect for standing-water corrosion on sills and subframes, check brake disc condition after prolonged inactivity, and verify tyre sidewall age even where tread reads legal. Given the spotless MOT trail and minimal annual coverage, this MX-5 likely saw careful, seasonal use. The verified record supports a sound purchase, provided a physical inspection confirms no hidden rust or perished rubber absent from DVSA data.