2019 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · M5 KGJ

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 23 September 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded. The four most recent tests, spanning September 2022 through September 2025, all returned a pass with a clean sheet, indicating a stable roadworthiness trend over the last three years. At 19,613 miles the MX-5 averages roughly 2,800 miles per year since its 2019 registration, a figure well below typical usage for this model. Such low annual mileage often points to extended periods off the road, which can allow brake discs to develop surface corrosion, suspension rubber to perish, and seals to dry out despite the lack of wear-related advisories on the MOT record. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the front and rear suspension bushes for cracking, the coil springs for fracture, and the brake calipers for binding after long lay-ups. The underbody deserves close scrutiny for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and the front chassis legs, while the exhaust system should be checked for internal baffle collapse. Tyre date codes merit verification, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. The clean MOT history is a positive indicator but does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of components that the test does not examine in depth, such as the clutch operation, gearbox synchros, or the condition of the soft-top mechanism and its drainage channels.