2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YD06 AOB

The most recent MOT, recorded on 17 June 2025 at 58,066 miles, shows a clean pass with no defects or advisories. That result continues a stable maintenance trend, with earlier passes on 28 June 2024 at 55,675 miles and 12 December 2023 at 54,823 miles, also defect-free. Nothing in the official DVSA record indicates a worsening condition, and the car has presented as structurally and mechanically sound at each inspection. The test is roughly fourteen months old, so a fresh pre-purchase inspection is still prudent, but the documented history carries no outstanding obligations. The mileage pattern is low for the vehicle's age. Averaging about 2,903 miles per year across roughly two decades, the car has seen light use. The gap between December 2023 and June 2024 covers only about 852 miles, which suggests gentle daily driving or periods of limited use rather than sustained motorway work. The recorded accumulation is consistent and unremarkable, with no sudden spikes that would indicate severe wear on drivetrain or brake components. The annual increase between the 2024 and 2025 tests, about 2,391 miles, is similarly modest. Because the MOT record shows no flagged faults, a buyer must rely on a physical inspection for the usual MX-5 weak points. On a 2006 example, check the sills, chassis rails, and rear wheel arches for corrosion, since rust can develop between tests without being recorded. Also inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related deterioration, and confirm the tyres show even wear with adequate remaining tread. The clean history is encouraging, but it does not replace a hands-on examination of components that wear slowly under light use or degrade from standing.