1999 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

The Mazda MX-5 presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2023 at 99,456 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with every annual test from 2021 through 2023 resulting in a pass or a same-week retest pass. No advisories or mechanical faults were logged at any stage, indicating no worsening condition or recurring defect pattern in the official record. Recorded mileage stands at 99,456 against a 1999 build date, an average of roughly 3,684 miles per year. The data shows light annual use: 94,788 miles on 6 May 2021, 96,802 on 5 May 2022, and 99,456 by May 2023. Gaps between tests are minimal, with consistent May scheduling. The two failed entries on 5 May 2022 and 5 May 2023 both show zero recorded defects and were immediately followed by passes at identical mileages days later, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical neglect by the owner. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the vehicle is 27 years old and low mileage often masks standing-time rust on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. The clean MOT record means the tester logged no brake disc wear, binding calipers, or worn suspension bushes, but these items degrade with age irrespective of miles covered. Verify the actual reason for the two same-week failures against DVLA paperwork, as the blank defect fields are unusual. Check tyre sidewall condition, exhaust emissions under cold start, and fluid degradation before purchase, since the record offers no evidence of consumable renewal across four years of testing.