1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N924 EMJ

The most recent MOT test on 2 February 2026 was recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories listed, indicating the vehicle cleared the DVSA roadworthiness check at that point. Across the five tests provided, spanning from October 2021 to February 2026, every entry returned a pass, and no advisories, failures, or recurring component flags appear in the record. With no defect history to trace, the MOT pattern cannot be characterised as worsening or improving; rather, it is uniformly clean within the scope of these five tests, though this only reflects what the tester chose or was required to record. The odometer sits at 50,199 miles against a 1995 build date, averaging roughly 1,619 miles per year over the vehicle's thirty-one years. Annual mileage between tests is not disclosed, as only five pass outcomes are listed without recorded mileages for most entries, so detailed year-on-year movement cannot be reconstructed from this data alone. The figure is notably low for the age, which on a car of this generation typically raises questions about prolonged periods of standing rather than steady use. Standing time on an MX-5 of this vintage commonly affects sills, rear arches, suspension bushes, brake calipers, and the rubber components throughout the drivetrain, none of which are captured by clean MOT paperwork. A buyer should not rely on the absence of advisories as proof of condition. The MOT history shows nothing concerning, but it also shows nothing at all, so a hands-on inspection is essential. Particular attention should be paid to the sills, chassis rails, rear arches, and boot floor for corrosion, as these areas define structural integrity on a 1995 MX-5. The suspension geometry, coil springs, and bushes should be checked for fatigue, and the brake calipers and discs examined for seizing or uneven wear given the low mileage. Tyres should be inspected for age-related perishing regardless of tread depth, and the cooling system, timing chain area, and underbonnethoses warrant a visual check, as these age with calendar years rather than miles. The MOT record is currently clean but minimal, making physical inspection the more reliable indicator of this car's true state. Buying score: 48. Risk level: Medium.