2017 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · KD17 BGO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in the April 2026 test at 22,790 miles. The MOT history shows a recent period of corrective maintenance, as the car transitioned from a significant failure in April 2025 to a clean certificate in 2026. While the 2025 failure indicated several neglected consumables, the subsequent pass suggests these issues were addressed. The mileage profile indicates very low usage for a 2017 model, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The record shows a consistent, albeit slow, increase in mileage, moving from 13,838 miles in April 2023 to 22,790 miles in April 2026. This low annual distance suggests the vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which aligns with the specific types of defects recorded. The April 2025 failure highlighted a pattern of age-related degradation rather than heavy mechanical wear. The tester flagged multiple tyres for cracking, perishing, and even exposed cords, alongside a thin nearside front brake pad and a faulty central stop lamp. These defects are classic indicators of a vehicle that is driven infrequently, where rubber components perish due to age and environmental exposure rather than tread wear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of all rubber components, including tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and engine mounts, to ensure no further perishing has occurred. Given the history of tyre degradation and brake pad wear, a thorough check of the remaining brake pad thickness and disc surface condition is advisable. The recent clean pass suggests the immediate mechanical risks have been mitigated, but the low-use pattern warrants a close look at any potential age-related deterioration in the braking system or seals.