2011 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · YD11 ABX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2026 at 78,777 miles. However, the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the latest test showed no defects, the immediate failure just one mile prior revealed multiple critical issues including a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage, a collapsed nearside rear brake pad, and ineffective windscreen wipers. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of a MOT test failure. The mileage profile is consistent with low-use patterns for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,250 miles per annum. Data shows a clean history between 2014 and 2018, where the car covered only 14,178 miles over four years. Since 2019, the usage has increased slightly, with over 44,000 miles covered in the last seven years. This low annual mileage often leads to age degradation of rubber components, evidenced by the perishing tyres noted in 2019 and 2020. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically the offside rear suspension mounting area which was flagged for corrosion in 2023. Although the tester did not consider it excessive at that time, rust on this known vulnerability for this model requires ongoing monitoring. The braking system shows a history of inconsistency, with imbalanced front brakes in 2021 and thin rear pads in 2022. A physical inspection should verify that the repairs made following the January 2026 failure were executed properly and that no further binding calipers remain.