2015 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GH15 FHC

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 3 March 2026 at 63,220 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean sheet follows a retest on the same day after a failure for a binding nearside front brake and front brake imbalance. The fact that the car passed first time in 2025 and then again in 2026 after a minor brake issue was rectified suggests the current owner is addressing faults promptly rather than letting them linger. The maintenance trend is therefore stable to improving, with no outstanding advisories or recurring structural concerns on file. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 5,747 miles per year over eleven years, this is well below the UK average. The record shows a gap of approximately 5,461 miles between March 2024 at 50,418 miles and March 2025 at 57,759 miles, then a further 5,461 miles to the March 2026 test at 63,220 miles. That consistent annual increment points to steady, light use rather than long periods of dormancy, which reduces the risk of deterioration from standing such as seized brakes, flat-spotted tyres, or fuel system corrosion. The MOT history itself is clean and well-documented with no gaps or missing years. The recurring fault across the 2025 and 2026 tests is a binding nearside front service brake accompanied by front brake imbalance. While both were resolved before the pass, this pattern warrants a close inspection of the braking system in person. A buyer should check the nearside front caliper slide pins and piston for free movement, inspect the brake hose for internal collapse that can cause delayed release, and examine the disc for uneven wear or hot-spotting. The 2024 advisory on all three tyres being worn close to the legal limit also suggests the car may have been driven hard or alignment was neglected, so a thorough check of suspension bushes, tracking, and wheel alignment is advisable. Beyond the brakes, the 2025 failure for inoperative wiper blades and a registration plate lamp points to minor electrical and consumable oversights rather than systemic neglect. A prospective buyer should still inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, check the underside for any signs of structural rust given the car's age, and verify that all lighting and wiper components function correctly. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used car with a well-maintained MOT history and no evidence of serious structural or mechanical deterioration.