2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · LL17 AZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 30 April 2026 at 66,360 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of stability followed by a recent reactive repair. While the car failed the April test this year due to an inoperative offside registration plate lamp and severely damaged valve stems on all four tyres, these were rectified immediately to achieve a pass. This suggests the owner is willing to address urgent safety failures once identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,373 miles per year. This figure aligns with typical UK usage. The record shows a gap of 7782 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, followed by a more significant increase of 6,612 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly rather than subjected to long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion and degradation of seals and rubber components. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system, as the history reveals a recurring issue of neglect. The tester flagged thin rear inner brake pads and pitted discs in both May 2023 at 57,201 miles and again in May 2024 at 58,966 miles. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent tests without these specific advisories, a physical inspection of the current pad thickness and disc surface is necessary to ensure they are not nearing the limit of life again. The failure of all four valve stems in the 2026 test indicates potential impact or age-related damage to the tyres. The buyer should verify the manufacture date and condition of the current tyres to ensure they are not perished or improperly fitted. Since no structural advisories were recorded in the history, the primary focus should remain on the chassis for surface rust, which is a standard concern for this generation of MX-5 despite the relatively low mileage.