2016 MAZDA MX-52.0L Petrol

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 46,353 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical faults across the five-year record. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced only 4,321 miles between the 8 November 2021 test at 42,032 miles and the 20 October 2025 test at 46,353 miles, averaging roughly 1,080 miles per year over that span. Such low accumulation, paired with clean test results at each interval, suggests the car spent long periods stationary under prior ownership rather than covering regular daily mileage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as extended standing can allow rubber components to perish and brake pistons to seize even when an MOT shows no fault. Structural corrosion beneath sills and subframes warrants close examination despite the absence of advisories, since surface rust develops quietly on cars kept idle. Given the unbroken pass history and minimal wear indicators, the record implies conscientious basic upkeep with no skipped tests or deferred consumables. The low annual mileage means drivetrain and clutch wear will likely be modest, but verify tyre sidewall condition and flat spots from prolonged storage before purchase.