2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · SB54 ALG

The vehicle presents a mixed roadworthiness profile with a recent trend of recurring mechanical issues. While the most recent test on 14 April 2026 at 56,153 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior. The tester flagged a minor front exhaust leak and a slightly distorted nearside rear inner road wheel. These issues, alongside the previous failure on 13 April 2026 involving thin brake pads and a pitted rear brake disc, suggest that while the vehicle is currently legal, maintenance appears reactive rather than preventative. The mileage pattern indicates very low annual usage, averaging approximately 2,955 miles per year over its 19-year lifespan. This low usage is evident in the jump from 38,827 miles in January 2022 to 45,932 miles in April 2024, and again to 50,561 miles in April 2025. Such low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components despite minimal mechanical wear. The record confirms this, with multiple advisories regarding perishing and cracking tyres dating back to 2021, and frequent failures related to deteriorating dust covers on anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arms. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system and rubber components. The MOT history shows a persistent pattern of deteriorating anti-roll bar linkage dust covers and suspension arm ball joints, specifically noted in 2023 and 2024. The recent exhaust leak and the major exhaust leak recorded in April 2025 suggest the exhaust system may be nearing the end of its service life or suffering from corrosion. Furthermore, the presence of a distorted wheel and previous brake disc pitting warrants a close examination of the rear wheel assembly and braking hardware to ensure no further structural or mechanical degradation is present.