2003 Mazda MX5 1.8L Petrol · DGZ 6728

The 2003 Mazda MX5 has a recent MOT history showing no defects in its last three tests, including a 2025-02-20 pass at 113,845 miles. The most recent MOT was just over a year ago, with no recorded issues. However, the vehicle’s mileage of 113,845 miles for a 23-year-old car is unusually low, averaging about 4,950 miles annually. This suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can lead to wear on components like rubber seals, fluids, and electrical systems. The MOT history includes a 2019-01-08 failure at 105,925 miles, but no defects were recorded for that test. Subsequent MOTs in 2019 and 2024 show no defects, with mileage increasing only marginally (from 105,941 to 113,812 miles over five years). This indicates a stable condition in recent years, though the long gap between the 2019 failure and the next MOTs raises questions about the vehicle’s usage pattern. The lack of defects in the last three MOTs suggests no immediate safety risks, but the low mileage relative to age means the car may have experienced periods of under-use, potentially affecting mechanical reliability. The vehicle’s mileage trend shows minimal increases over several years, which could reflect infrequent driving. While low mileage is often seen as positive, it can also mask issues from prolonged inactivity, such as degraded fluids, stiff suspension components, or electrical faults.