2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · RF10 AHL

The August 2025 MOT at 61,175 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming the roadworthiness status remains sound. Across the five consecutive tests from August 2021 to August 2025, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend with no worsening or emerging faults. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2010 registered car. The record shows 46,925 miles in the August 2021 test, rising to 48,667 by July 2022, 50,659 by August 2023, 55,125 by August 2024, and 61,175 by August 2025. Annual increments stay between 1,500 and 6,000 miles, with no missed test windows or sudden accumulation. Such low yearly averages imply limited road exposure, though periods of inactivity between short journeys can allow rubber seals and suspension bushes to harden unnoticed. No recurring mechanical or structural issues appear in the official history, with testers flagging no corrosion, brake defects, or exhaust emissions concerns. A clean MOT ledger does not remove the need for direct inspection. The buyer should examine the MX-5's sill structures and subframe for incipient rust, assess suspension arms and coil springs for fatigue, and test brake calipers for binding after probable standing. Verify tyre tread and sidewall integrity despite the absence of recorded advisories.