2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AH04 CAH

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 May 2025 at 124,870 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests show no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance with no worsening condition across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 124,870 against an April 2004 build, an average of roughly 5,676 miles per year. The April 2022 test at 117,553 miles and the April 2023 pass at 120,194 miles show gentle annual use. A failed test on 19 April 2023 at 120,151 miles was rectified within eight days with a clean pass at 120,194 miles, suggesting the owner addressed the issue promptly rather than neglecting it. The 836-mile gap between the April 2024 and May 2025 tests confirms light running typical of a fair-weather roadster. No advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, so the DVSA record alone reveals no structural or mechanical red flags. A single unexplained failure in April 2023 with no listed defect points to a possible documentation or non-mechanical rejection rather than component wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection for hidden structural rust on sills and subframes, as MOT cleanliness at low mileage does not rule out moisture ingress from prolonged standing. Verify the brake calipers are free and the tyres carry date stamps matching the low-use profile, since aged rubber degrades regardless of tread depth.