2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DF02 AOB

The Mazda MX-5 presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 17 July 2025 at 119,612 miles and no defects listed. Maintenance trend appears stable given the absence of any advisories across the recent tests. The failure logged on 16 July 2025 at 119,611 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reading of 119,612 miles against a 24-year lifespan equates to roughly 4,984 miles per year, marking distinctly light use. The record reveals a stark mileage plateau: between the 1 July 2020 failure at 118,694 miles and the 13 July 2021 pass at 118,701 miles the car covered just seven miles. From July 2022 at 119,400 miles to July 2025 at 119,611 miles it added only 211 miles across three years. Such minimal accumulation suggests extended periods of storage. The DVSA history remains sparse and entirely free of recorded defects, which points to either meticulous basic upkeep or tests that omitted advisories. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive structures and mechanicals that low mileage and standing exacerbate. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, yet a 2002 roadster stored for long spells will likely show rust on sills and subframes and may suffer binding calipers from inactivity. Examine exhaust emissions equipment for deterioration and verify tyre sidewalls for perishing unrelated to tread wear. Previous ownership patterns implied by the data show a vehicle used sparingly and presented for test annually or triennially with no documented faults. The twin 2025 tests one day apart hint the owner corrected a non-mechanical failure promptly. Overall the documentary evidence supports a structurally sound example, but in-person scrutiny of chassis integrity and brake function remains essential before purchase.