2011 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · FN61 JBO

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 36,028 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from October 2022 through September 2025 returning a clean result. A failed entry on 30 September 2025 at identical mileage sits alongside the pass on the same date, yet the record shows no defects cited for either, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 36,028 after roughly fifteen years, equating to about 2,400 miles per year. The car sat almost static between 5 October 2022 and 9 October 2023, adding only 149 miles, then crept to 26,639 by 4 October 2024. A sharp 9,389-mile jump occurred in the year to 30 September 2025. Such low overall use with a recent surge suggests long storage periods followed by active running, a pattern that can let seals harden and brake components seize if the car stood unused. The clean MOT ledger means no advisories flag worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, or thinning brake discs. A buyer should still inspect underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, as the MX-5 suffers chassis corrosion with age. Check the rear brake calipers for binding after the standing period and confirm tyre sidewalls have not perished from low use. Given the same-day fail and pass with zero defects, verify the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the failure was a clerical error. Otherwise the mechanical record supports a sound, lightly used roadster needing only routine in-person checks before purchase.