2004 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FP54 BPZ

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent test. In the May 2022 examination at 120,660 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history shows no worsening faults or recurring advisories. The single failure eleven days earlier at 120,652 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded correction rather than a mechanical breakdown. The recorded mileage sits at 120,660 against a 22-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,485 miles per year. In the June 2021 test the odometer read 114,120 miles; by May 2022 it showed 120,660, a modest 6,540-mile gain over eleven months. The sparse three-entry record shows a clean pass in 2021 and a clean pass in 2022, with the brief failure carrying no flagged items. Low annual use of this order often means prolonged standing periods, which can conceal corrosion or perished rubber components not caught in a pass with no defects. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and suspension bushes given the car's age and low-use profile. The MX-5's chassis rails and sills are prone to rust where moisture gathers during storage. The brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for binding or pitting after standing idle. The absence of advisories in the 2022 pass does not waive the need for a independent pre-purchase examination. Verify the May 2022 failure cause through the full DVSA certificate, and confirm tyre condition and exhaust emissions on the day.