2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FM05 NXP

The most recent MOT on 14 January 2022 at 94,830 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, placing the vehicle in a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. This status is now over four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, so the roadworthiness verdict rests on a test that no longer reflects current condition. The recorded mileage stands at 94,830 across the entire history, with the 2022-01-11 failure and 2022-01-14 pass both logged at that identical figure. At roughly 4,516 miles per year for a 21-year-old MX-5, the annual use is low, though the static 94,830 reading across both January 2022 entries shows no accumulation between tests. The sparse record gives only a clean pass and an unexplained failure three days earlier, with no advisories or defects listed to indicate wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion. A buyer should physically inspect the underside for structural rust and check the suspension for perished bushes or coil spring fatigue, as low-mileage cars left standing often develop corrosion while rubber components crack with age. The January 2022 failure with zero recorded defects suggests a documentation or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, but the rear-wheel-drive drivetrain and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for binding or seizing after prolonged disuse. Given the lapse since the last test, a fresh MOT and independent inspection are essential before purchase. The absence of recurring advisories implies no worsening trend, yet the age and standing time pose greater risk than the mileage alone would suggest.