2007 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FL07 ARO

The 2007 Mazda MX-5 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 May 2022 at 69,505 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the sparse record limits deeper judgement. A prior failure on 3 May 2022 at 69,441 miles is anomalous, as the tester logged no defects yet issued a fail, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded technical rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer shows 69,505 miles against 19 years of age, equating to roughly 3,658 miles per year. This is low for the model's age. The gap between the two 2022 tests covers only 64 miles, indicating the car stood idle or saw minimal use in that three-week window. Beyond that, the record offers no earlier entries, so long-term accumulation or standing periods cannot be traced. A buyer should physically verify structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounts, as MX-5s of this generation suffer rust where moisture collects. The clean pass gives no advisory on coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs, but the unexplained May 2022 failure warrants a check of DVSA refusal codes if available. Given the low mileage and single clean test, previous ownership likely favoured light weekend use over harsh daily driving. Inspect tyres for sidewall cracking from prolonged standing and confirm the brake calipers are not seizing after the long dormancy implied by the mileage.