2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FJ05 MXA

The 2005 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 2026-04-09 at 72,460 miles. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the recent test cycle. The owner cleared the vehicle through two failed-then-passed sequences in spring 2024 and spring 2026, both with zero recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 72,460 against an April 2026 pass, equating to roughly 3,450 miles per year from new. The car covered 7,551 miles between the March 2025 test (67,027 miles) and April 2026 (72,460 miles), a modest annual rate. Prior to that, 60,476 miles in April 2024 followed 60,465 at the March 2024 failure, showing the vehicle stood little in service. Low overall mileage for a 21-year-old roadster suggests light use, though extended static periods carry their own risks for perishable components and corrosion. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 2024-03-06 and 2026-04-01 warrant a check of the test centre paperwork to confirm whether these were documentation mismatches or withdrawn applications. No advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion appear in the record, which is favourable but not a substitute for physical inspection on a vehicle of this age. A buyer should still examine sills, subframes, and suspension mounts for rust given the MX-5's known vulnerability to chassis rot, and verify tyre condition and brake binding despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of flagged faults across five tests implies conscientious upkeep, yet a 2005 convertible demands hands-on checks beneath the body before purchase.