2009 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · DA09 OAH

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 11 March 2025 at 84,681 miles, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle cleared its most recent test first time after a failed attempt one week earlier on 4 March 2025 at 84,664 miles, though that failure also recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or unlogged rectification rather than a mechanical breakdown. Mileage sits low for a 17-year-old roadster at 84,681 recorded miles, averaging roughly 4,981 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle accumulation: 81,546 miles in February 2023, 82,990 at the February 2024 failure, 83,054 at the pass days later, and 84,664 by the March 2025 failure. No rapid jumps or dormant gaps appear. The sparse, defect-free history suggests light use, possibly with extended standing periods typical of weekend sports cars. The repeated fail-pass pairs in February 2024 and March 2025, both with zero recorded defects, point to minor presentation issues rather than worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, or failing brake discs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of underside corrosion, coil springs, and binding calipers, as MOT advisories were absent and low-mileage MX-5s can hide structural rust behind clean tests. Given the absent advisories across all entries, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current but the dual no-defect failures imply test centre discrepancies or undocumented prep. Verify service history and check tyre age, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain condition before purchase.