2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · JH54 CKH

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 holds a roadworthy status as of the latest DVSA examination on 6 March 2026 at 53,245 miles, which returned a pass with no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend is stable across the supplied record, with consecutive passes at 44,132 miles on 25 March 2025, 36,512 miles on 8 March 2024 and 35,253 miles on 19 April 2022 showing zero flagged mechanical or structural concerns. Recorded mileage of 53,245 over twenty-two years equates to a low average of around 2,420 miles annually. A notable gap separates the April 2022 and March 2024 tests, during which the odometer advanced only 1,259 miles; this points to a period of storage or negligible use. Subsequent yearly increments of 7,620 and 9,113 miles indicate renewed regular running, though the overall ledger remains clean with no consumable wear items such as tyres or wiper blades ever cited. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion protection, particularly along sills, chassis rails and suspension mounting points, as the 2022 to 2024 layup may have encouraged damp-related rust that MOT testers did not flag. The MX-5's age demands close scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs and track rod ends; rubber components perish with time regardless of the absent advisories. Tester records show no binding calipers or worn brake discs, yet caliper slide pins and disc faces can seize after standing, so a road trial must confirm free rotation and balanced pedal response. Exhaust emissions passed, but the catalytic converter and rear silencer warrant underside checks for rot. The fault-free history suggests prior owners maintained the roadster conscientiously, though only a ramp assessment will verify hidden age-related degradation.