2018 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · AE68 NFH

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 January 2025 at 24,616 miles. No defects or advisories have surfaced across the entire recorded MOT history, indicating a vehicle that has consistently met structural and mechanical standards without requiring remedial work. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,077 miles annually. Between the test on 17 November 2021 at 11,204 miles and the test on 14 November 2022 at 16,900 miles, the car covered 5,696 miles, suggesting a period of more regular use. However, the subsequent interval from 13 November 2023 at 22,675 miles to 20 January 2025 at 24,616 miles reveals a significant drop in usage, with only 1,941 miles accrued over thirteen months. This prolonged period of minimal mileage raises the possibility of extended standing, which demands a closer physical inspection of consumables and rubber components. While the MOT record remains entirely free of mechanical or structural advisories, the low annual mileage and recent stagnation in distance covered warrant a focused physical evaluation. A buyer should inspect the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat spots, common afflictions on vehicles that spend long periods stationary. Suspension bushes and coil springs require scrutiny for deterioration, as lack of regular flexing can cause rubber to perish prematurely. Brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion, a typical issue on lightly used vehicles where pads fail to wipe the rotors clean. The exhaust system and structural underpinnings must be examined for any signs of moisture-induced corrosion resulting from short, cold-start journeys that never fully warm the car.