1992 MAZDA MX-51.6L Petrol

The Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 12 April 2023 at 103,601 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across any of the three entries. The only anomaly is the failure on 6 April 2023 at 103,600 miles, which the DVSA record shows with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. The odometer sat at 100,313 miles for the 11 March 2022 test, then rose just 3,288 miles to the 2023 readings, equating to roughly 3,800 miles per year across the car's 27-year life. This is low for a 1999 roadster and suggests extended periods of light use or storage. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests spans just over twelve months, with no intermediate entries, so the record is sparse but clean apart from the unexplained 2023 failure. A buyer should still inspect the structural underside and suspension bushes in person, as MX-5 models of this era are prone to chassis rail corrosion and perished rubber where the car has stood unused. The clean MOT sheet does not confirm absence of rust, only that the tester raised no advisory at the time. Given the 103,601-mile figure has not moved since April 2023 and today is July 2026, the vehicle has likely covered little or no distance in over three years. Confirm the brake discs and calipers are free, check tyres for sidewall cracking from standing, and verify the 2023 failure reason with DVLA before purchase.