2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EX51 MXM

The vehicle presents a stable and positive maintenance trend, evidenced by the clean pass recorded on 5 May 2026 at 72,097 miles. This follows three consecutive years of defect-free testing between May 2023 and May 2025. While the car experienced a failure in May 2023 due to insufficient parking brake efficiency, the subsequent successful tests suggest the braking system has been correctly adjusted or serviced. The absence of advisories in the most recent three years indicates the vehicle has transitioned into a period of consistent upkeep. The mileage profile shows extremely low usage for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,884 miles per year. The data shows a very steady, incremental increase in distance, with only 743 miles covered between the May 2024 and May 2025 tests. This low-mileage pattern often implies light use, though it can sometimes lead to component stagnation. The consistency of the annual increments suggests the vehicle is driven regularly enough to prevent significant mechanical decay from long-term storage. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the rear subframe mounting areas. The May 2018 test flagged significant corrosion on the nearside rear outer subframe mounting, which required attention to meet the pass criteria. Although the vehicle has passed subsequent tests without further structural advisories, the age of the chassis makes it vital to verify that this corrosion has not progressed or spread to the sills. Secondary attention should be directed toward the braking system and electronics. The 2016 failure noted an ABS warning lamp and a binding offside front wheel, while the 2023 failure involved the parking brake. While these issues appear resolved according to the record, a manual check of the ABS sensors, brake caliper movement, and the effectiveness of the handbrake is necessary to ensure these intermittent or wear-related faults do not return.