2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · AF17 SPU

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 41,254 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since the 2022 examination. The recorded mileage shows light use for a nine-year-old roadster. The odometer climbed from 28,147 miles at the 22 September 2022 test to 32,464 miles on 15 September 2023, then 37,171 miles by 16 September 2024, reaching 41,254 miles in August 2025. That averages roughly 4,400 miles per year. The sparse, clean record gives little to flag, though the 15 September 2023 entry shows a fail at 32,464 miles immediately followed by a pass at 32,466 miles on the same day with no defects listed, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's low annual mileage and likely periods of standing. Damp storage or limited use can accelerate corrosion on structural members and brake components without showing in a pass-only MOT history. Verify the wheel alignment and tyre sidewall condition, as low-mileage cars often wear tyres through age cracking rather than tread loss. The absent advisories across all tests suggest the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, but confirm underseal integrity on the sills and subframes before purchase.