2001 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 8 November 2023 at 73,920 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle clearing its final assessment cleanly after an earlier administrative failure. No worsening mechanical faults emerge across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 73,920 miles against a 25-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,957 miles per year. The odometer moved only 968 miles between the June 2019 test at 71,952 miles and the March 2021 test at 73,069 miles, then crept up just 851 miles to the October 2023 failure and November 2023 pass, both at 73,920 miles. Such low, near-static mileage implies long periods of storage rather than daily use. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or wear-driven gaps. The November 2023 pass with zero advisories means the tester found no outstanding concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at that point. The two failed entries from 13 October 2023 and 28 June 2019 list no defects, pointing to documentation or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still inspect for structural rust on sills and subframes given the age, check for perished rubber from prolonged standing, and confirm brake calipers are not binding after the long idle periods.