2019 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · DF68 HFM

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 currently holds a valid MOT pass from 15 January 2026, recorded at 40,274 miles, though its maintenance trend is unstable, with a sharp short-term decline in front tyre and brake condition immediately preceding that pass. The failed test conducted just five days earlier on 10 January 2026 identified near-thin nearside front brake pads, worn edges on both front tyres, cracking and perishing across both front tyres, and a deep cut in the nearside front tyre reaching the ply, all of which were addressed before the retest. Prior MOT passes in 2025, 2024 and 2023 carried recurring front tyre edge wear and cracking advisories, with rear tyre nail repairs also noted in 2023, confirming a long-running pattern of front tyre neglect that was only resolved under pressure of a failed test. The vehicle’s recorded mileage of 40,274 miles after roughly seven years of age equates to an average of 5,753 miles per year, which is low for a standard passenger car, suggesting either very light regular use or extended periods of standing still. There are no unexplained gaps or sudden spikes in recorded mileage across the MOT history: the vehicle covered 5,815 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, 5,119 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and 8,410 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, with the higher 2023–2024 mileage likely reflecting more regular use that year before returning to lighter annual usage. The low overall mileage means consumable wear on components like brake pads, tyres and suspension parts is lower than average for the vehicle’s age, though the recurring front tyre issues point to neglect of basic upkeep rather than wear from heavy use. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the front suspension and steering components, as consistent front tyre edge wear noted across four consecutive MOT tests points to possible misalignment, worn track rod ends, or degraded suspension bushes that were never rectified. The recurring front tyre cracking, perishing and deep cut recorded in January 2026, combined with the long history of edge wear, also suggest the previous owner ran the front tyres far beyond their safe service life, so the buyer must verify the age, tread depth and sidewall condition of all four tyres, and check for hidden damage to front wheel arches or suspension parts from impact with the damaged front tyre. The rear tyre nail repairs recorded in the 2023 MOT should also be checked for ongoing air leaks or internal ply damage that could compromise safety at speed. The buyer should also inspect the front brake system thoroughly, confirming the quality of the replacement pads and discs fitted to pass the January 2026 retest, and checking for binding nearside front calipers that may have contributed to the uneven front tyre wear and accelerated pad wear. No structural defects, corrosion issues or drivetrain faults appear in the full MOT history, so the vehicle.