2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · CK56 HVB

The most recent MOT on 29 August 2024 recorded a failure at 99,079 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects. This leaves the current roadworthiness status unverified and the maintenance trend ambiguous. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at 96,903 miles on 23 August 2023 with no advisories, suggesting a stable period of basic compliance before the unexplained 2024 rejection. Annual mileage sits at roughly 4,954 miles per year against a 2006 build date, a low figure for a 20-year-old sports car. The records show 92,958 miles on 26 July 2022, 93,023 miles on 15 August 2022, 93,078 miles on 24 August 2022, then 96,903 miles by August 2023 and 99,079 by August 2024. The cluster of three tests in mid-to-late 2022, including two failures with no listed defects, implies either administrative re-tests or owner attempts to resolve undocumented issues. Low use combined with those gaps points to possible long standing periods. Because the MOT history carries no recorded advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, the paper trail alone shows no escalating mechanical risk. A failure with zero defects on the latest test demands scrutiny. The buyer should confirm whether the car is currently legally tested and roadworthy before purchase. In person, inspect structural integrity for hidden rust on sills and subframes given the age and likely damp storage. Check binding calipers, tyre condition, and exhaust emissions given the low-mileage standing pattern. The sparse clean record offers little warning but also no proof of ongoing care.