2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DA52 BYL

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 passed its most recent MOT on 14 June 2025 at 94,903 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, as the single available test shows a clean roadworthiness result and no advisories logged against the chassis, brakes, or emissions. The recorded mileage of 94,903 over roughly 24 years equates to about 3,954 miles per year, which is low for a car of this age. The MOT history supplied contains only the June 2025 entry, so no prior annual tests, gaps, or rapid accumulation can be assessed from the data. Low mileage alongside a single clean test suggests either light use or undocumented periods off the road, but the absence of earlier records prevents confirmation of long-term care patterns. A buyer should still inspect the MX-5 in person for structural corrosion around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as 24-year-old Japanese roadsters commonly suffer hidden rust even after a clean test. The tester raised no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust at the last examination, yet standing time implied by low mileage can stiffen calipers and degrade tyres or wiper rubbers without triggering a failure. Given the sparse record, verify the odometer against service stamps and confirm the vehicle has not been idle long enough to warrant fluid changes and a brake binding check before regular use.