2010 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MA10 AED

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 9 January 2026 at 97,676 miles, yet the maintenance trend shows an unresolved administrative anomaly rather than a clear mechanical decline. On that same date the vehicle also failed with no defects recorded, mirroring an identical pattern from 24 January 2025 at 94,664 miles where a pass and a no-defect failure were logged on the same day. The most recent clean pass confirms the car met roadworthiness standards six months before today's date, but the repeated same-day fail/pass pairs suggest clerical or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive deterioration. Recorded mileage sits at 97,676 against an approximate 16-year lifespan, equating to around 6,105 miles per year which is typical for this age of convertible. The odometer moved only 2,685 miles between the December 2023 test at 90,991 miles and the January 2025 examination at 94,664 miles, then a further 3,012 miles to the January 2026 reading. No rapid accumulation or standing-still gaps appear in the sparse three-year record, and the clean advisories across all entries indicate no consumable or structural flags were raised by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the MX-5's age and the limited test sample. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity advisories in the official history is reassuring, but 16 years of use can hide undertray rust unseen during a no-defect MOT. Verify the reason for the duplicated failures with DVSA to rule out mileage discrepancy or VIN mismatch before purchase.