2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J963 KHY

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 112,095 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests in May 2024 and June 2023 also passed clean. The two failures logged on 15 May 2024 at 102,062 miles and 25 May 2023 at 97,016 miles both show no defects recorded by the tester, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle has cleared every valid roadworthiness assessment for three consecutive years. Recorded mileage sits at 112,095 against an April 2002 build, averaging roughly 4,670 miles per year. The odometer moved from 97,020 at the June 2023 pass to 102,074 by the May 2024 pass, then to 112,095 by May 2025, giving about 5,000 to 10,000 miles annually. This low cumulative figure for a 24-year-old roadster suggests extended periods of light use or storage. The clean advisory columns across all entries mean no consumable wear items such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes were formally flagged. A buyer should still inspect the structural integrity and underside corrosion typical of aged Japanese convertibles, since the MOT record shows no advisories but does not certify absence of developing rust on sills or subframes. The twin 2023 and 2024 failures with zero defects imply the car was presented without valid test documentation or similar non-mechanical cause; confirm the V5C and test certificate chain before purchase. Given the low mileage and clean passes, focus a physical check on fluid condition, brake caliper seizure from standing, and hood mechanism rather than high-wear drivetrain faults.