2015 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DG15 MYX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding braking components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 16,167 miles identified a thin offside front brake pad and a slightly binding offside front caliper. This represents a regression from the clean 2024 record, indicating that while the car passes its tests, the braking system is beginning to require proactive attention despite the low usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging only 1,470 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 2,350 miles between October 2022 and September 2023, followed by even slower accumulation in the subsequent years. This low annual mileage explains the presence of specific age-related failures noted in the record, such as the 2022 advisory for perishing tyres across all corners and the 2023 failure for a wiper blade that likely suffered from degradation rather than tread wear. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system, as the history shows pitted front discs in 2023 followed by binding calipers and thin pads in 2025. The stationary nature of the vehicle often leads to surface corrosion on rotors and seized caliper sliders, which explains the binding issue observed by the tester. Checking the tyres for sidewall cracking and age is essential, as the 2023 failure for exposed cords suggests the rubber compound is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of remaining tread depth.