2013 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · PE13 DVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 59,732 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring. The latest pass still carries multiple advisories, including incomplete front anti-roll bar link retaining lugs and corroded rear lower non-structural brackets. This suggests that while immediate failures are being addressed, the underlying degradation of metal components is ongoing and accelerating. At 59,732 miles over 13 years, the car shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the types of faults seen in the record rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows very consistent, short-interval annual testing, with only 470 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. Such a pattern suggests the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which frequently leads to the surface corrosion noted on the rear brace bars and suspension brackets. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically focusing on the rear brace bars and the lower non-structural brackets. The tester flagged corrosion in these areas in both 2025 and 2026, indicating that rust is beginning to affect the structural integrity of the underbody. The front anti-roll bar links should be checked to ensure the incomplete plastic lugs were properly replaced and not merely bypassed. Given the previous fractured spring and noted play in the rear anti-roll bar linkage, the entire rear suspension geometry should be scrutinized for signs of perished rubber or metal fatigue resulting from age rather than mileage.