1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J613 CTU

The 1991 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no active defects. The most recent test on 18 March 2025 at 109,079 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results since mid-2022. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening, with no recurring mechanical faults logged across the available record. Recorded mileage stands at 109,079 against roughly 35 years of age, equating to about 3,117 miles per year. The car covered only 2,414 miles between the July 2023 test at 106,665 miles and the March 2025 test, and just 3,069 miles across the three years from May 2022. Such low annual use implies extended standing periods. The two-day gap between the 5 May 2022 failure at 103,589 miles and the 7 May 2022 pass at 103,596 miles shows a trivial re-test with no defects listed, suggesting a paperwork or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than worn components. Given the sparse and clean history, the buyer should still verify structural integrity in person. MX-5s of this era are prone to chassis rail corrosion and sills rot even when MOTs stay clear. Inspect the underbody, suspension mounting points, and brake lines for rust before purchase. Check the soft-top condition, tyre sidewalls, and brake disc surface for deterioration from inactivity. Low mileage with long storage can hide perished rubber bushes and seized calipers not caught on a pass test. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the car remains prudent.