2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KH06 EXJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on 15 December 2025 at 51,624 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of consistent passes since 2022, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable operating limits without recurring failures over the last three years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,581 miles per year. The data shows very short intervals of use, for example, only 90 miles recorded between the December 2023 and January 2025 tests, and a mere 238 miles between January 2025 and December 2025. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to secondary degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, or internal corrosion not captured by mileage alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older MX-5 models are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches regardless of mileage. The failure in December 2023 due to insufficient windscreen washer liquid was a minor consumable oversight and was rectified immediately, showing no indication of mechanical neglect. Given the low usage, it is vital to check for age-related perish in the tyres and the condition of the suspension bushes, ensuring the brake lines and cylinders have not suffered from periods of inactivity or moisture contamination in the fluid.