2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · KJ57 AAX

This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, indicating a stable and high standard of mechanical maintenance. The most recent test on 13 June 2025 at 136,033 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2020, suggesting the car has been kept in a roadworthy condition without the recurring failures often seen in vehicles of this vintage. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nineteen year old car, averaging roughly 7,160 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between September 2021 and September 2022, where the odometer rose from 105,432 to 122,655 miles. More recently, the vehicle has seen lighter use, covering only 2,469 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components. While the DVSA record is devoid of flagged faults, the age and model of this Mazda MX-5 necessitate a targeted physical inspection. The absence of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but a buyer should still manually inspect the sills, wheel arches, and chassis rails for surface rust or hidden structural decay. These areas are known weak points that do not always trigger an MOT failure until the degradation is advanced. A physical check should also focus on the condition of the soft-top mechanism and the wear on suspension bushes and coil springs. Given the 136,033 mile odometer reading, these components will have undergone significant fatigue regardless of the clean test sheets. Checking for play in the steering rack and verifying the thickness of the brake discs will confirm if the previous owner performed preventative maintenance beyond the minimum legal requirements.