2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AF55 NVD

The vehicle currently lacks a valid roadworthiness pass. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 83,807 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly that leaves the car unroadworthy until retested. Prior to that, the MOT trend was stable: passes on 14 November 2024 at 83,171 miles, 7 November 2023 at 81,897 miles, and 21 November 2022 at 80,033 miles, with a failed-then-passed same-day sequence on 7 November 2023 showing no recorded defects. The history shows no escalating mechanical faults. The recorded mileage is low for a 21-year-old car. From the 2022 test at 80,033 miles to the 2025 test at 83,807 miles, the odometer advanced only 3,774 miles across three years, averaging roughly 1,258 miles per year. The 2023 to 2024 interval added just 1,274 miles. Such limited use over a long period suggests the MX-5 stood idle for extended spells, a pattern that commonly accelerates rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underside corrosion despite low wear on drivetrain components. The DVSA record flags no advisories or defects across any test, so no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or structural rust issues are documented. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection. Long stationary periods at this age risk hidden subframe corrosion, binding rear calipers, and degraded tyres or wiper blades not captured by the clean MOT entries. Confirm the reason for the November 2025 failure with the testing station, as the no-defect record is inconsistent with a failed result. Verify the 636-mile gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests reflects genuine low use rather than a late mileage entry.