2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · HV17 TYG

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 59,451 miles with no defects recorded. This represents a stable maintenance trend where the car has moved past a period of intermittent failures to achieve consistent passes. The clean sheet on the latest test suggests that the previous mechanical issues were successfully rectified and that the vehicle is currently meeting all safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-mileage usage, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 4,880 miles, while it added 3,597 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. This low annual accumulation generally reduces the wear on major drivetrain components like the engine and gearbox, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to surface corrosion or seized components if the vehicle is not driven regularly. While the most recent result is positive, the failures in March 2024 and March 2025 indicate that the vehicle previously required immediate attention to meet compliance. Since the specific mechanical reasons for those failures are not detailed in the summary provided, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the underbody. Given the age and model of this MX-5, particular attention should be paid to structural integrity around the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are common areas for corrosion on this generation regardless of mileage. The buyer should also check suspension bushes for perished rubber and brake calipers to ensure the previous failures were not indicative of an ongoing mechanical wear pattern.