2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · JA07 SUL

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 38,136 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure that listed no defects, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April and May 2025 and May 2024 also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening pattern and no outstanding advisories across the recorded history. Mileage sits low for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 24,780 miles on 10 May 2024, 24,782 on 16 May 2024, 33,513 on 14 April 2025, and 38,136 on 4 December 2025. Annual use averaged roughly 3,800 miles. The twin May 2024 entries two days apart at near-identical mileages suggest a retest or reissue rather than real driving. The step to 33,513 by April 2025 and 38,136 by December 2025 reflects gentle, consistent use with no rapid accumulation. The clean MOT trail gives no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion issues to chase. A buyer should still inspect in person for structural rust on sills and subframes, as the MX-5 is prone to underbody corrosion that a pass with no defects may not detail. Check brake calipers for binding after standing periods and verify tyre sidewall condition given low-mileage but aged rubber. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic upkeep, with no failed tests on consumables or emissions. The same-day fail with no defects implies clerical error, not neglected repair. Given the sparse but clean record, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm mechanical integrity beyond DVSA scope.