2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · DY06 ACV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 August 2025 at 82,357 miles. This test was completed without any recorded defects or advisories. The record shows a pattern of immediate rectification, as the car passed the day after a failure in both August 2025 and August 2024. The mileage is notably low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,118 miles per year. A significant gap in usage is evident between November 2021 and August 2024, where the odometer moved only one mile from 76,478 to 76,479. This suggests the car spent nearly three years in long term storage. More recent use has increased, with the vehicle covering 5,878 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. While the MOT history is clean of specific mechanical defects, the prolonged period of inactivity between 2021 and 2024 creates specific risks. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which can degrade during long periods of standing. The lack of advisories is positive, but the absence of detailed failure data for the 2021, 2024, and 2025 failures is unusual. A physical inspection should focus on the chassis and sills for corrosion, as this is a known vulnerability for this model and is not always captured if the vehicle is cleaned prior to testing. Ensure the engine oil and coolant show no signs of contamination following the recent return to regular use.