2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · Y835 BAR

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 7 April 2025 at 81,350 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2021 to 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken clean record signals consistent statutory compliance and no escalating mechanical concerns. The odometer shows 81,350 miles against 25 years of age, an average of roughly 3,254 miles per year. The test on 1 June 2022 at 67,915 miles and the next on 10 May 2021 at 63,325 miles reveal a period of low use, with only 4,590 miles added in that eleven-month span. From 2022 to 2025 the car covered 13,435 miles, a modest annual rate that matches the long-term average. The sparse but clean history offers no evidence of neglect, though the low yearly running may imply extended standing periods between drives. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on sills, chassis rails, and suspension mounting points, as the MX-5 of this era is prone to rust where moisture collects. The MOT testers logged no advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs, yet rubber components and caliper operation degrade with age regardless of mileage. Verify the condition of tyres and brake hoses for perishing from infrequent use. Given the absence of recorded faults, the previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory standards. The low mileage and clean passes suggest careful, occasional use rather than deferred maintenance. A pre-purchase check beneath the body remains the sole prudent caveat for a quarter-century-old roadster.