2016 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · CD51 MAC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent test in January 2026 with 46,500 miles and zero defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a notable failure in early 2025. While the 2025 test revealed multiple failures related to lighting, wipers, and brake components, the subsequent pass without any new advisories indicates that the current or previous owner addressed these immediate faults to bring the car back to a compliant standard. At approximately ten years old, this 2016 MX-5 has covered significantly low mileage, averaging only 4,650 miles per year. The mileage progression shows a consistent low usage pattern, with roughly 3,000 miles driven between the January 2025 and 2026 tests. This low-mile profile typically suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and rubber-based components, but it often exposes the vehicle to age-related issues such as corrosion and fluid degradation if it sits stationary for long intervals. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the braking system and chassis due to recurring reports of corroded brake pipes in 2023 and 2024. Although the car passed recently, the tester previously flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs, so a buyer must verify if these were replaced or are simply continuing to degrade. The buyer should also check the condition of the tyres and wipers, as the history shows a pattern of uneven wear, under-inflation, and damage, which suggests reactive rather than proactive preventative maintenance.