2007 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FM56 FML

The 2007 Mazda MX-5 presents a clean MOT record with a stable and unblemished maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 September 2025 at 36,046 miles passed with no defects recorded, and every preceding test in the available history has done the same. There are no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration. On paper, the vehicle has consistently met the required standard across all inspected areas, including brakes, suspension, emissions, and structural integrity. The mileage pattern tells a different story than the clean test results alone might suggest. Between the May 2022 test at 35,941 miles and the September 2025 test at 36,046 miles, the car covered just 105 miles over more than three years. Annual mileage has dropped to almost nothing, with only 16 miles recorded between October 2024 and September 2025. This is exceptionally low use for a vehicle of any age, and it raises legitimate questions about how the car has been stored and maintained during extended stationary periods rather than about mechanical wear from regular driving. A buyer should treat this MOT record as a starting point rather than a guarantee. With so little recent use, the priority is to inspect components that deteriorate from age and inactivity rather than from mileage. Check the condition of all rubber suspension bushes, which can perish and crack even when a car sits unused. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for any tendency to seize, as binding is a common issue on vehicles that stand for long stretches. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and date codes, since original or early replacement tyres will now be well past their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. The fuel system, coolant hoses, and exhaust should also be examined closely for deterioration caused by long periods of sitting rather than use. The structural condition of the underbody and sills deserves particular attention on a 19-year-old MX-5, even one with minimal mileage. Corrosion can develop in hidden areas regardless of how few miles a car has covered, especially if it has been stored in damp conditions or left standing without adequate ventilation. A physical inspection of the chassis, floor pans, and inner wheel arches is essential before purchase, as the MOT record alone cannot confirm the long-term structural soundness of a vehicle that has spent most of its recent life stationary.