2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · PE56 YFS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed the most recent test on 11 June 2026 at 134,931 miles, the tester identified significant corrosion on both the front and rear subframes. These issues were present in the May 2025 tests but have progressed from being not seriously weakened to being actively corroded. The persistence of these faults across multiple years suggests that the structural decay is ongoing and not being addressed through preventative treatment. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 130,644 miles in June 2024 to 132,014 miles in May 2025, and finally to 134,931 miles in June 2026. This regular interval indicates the car has not sat for long periods, yet the consistent exposure to road conditions likely contributed to the advancing oxidation seen on the chassis and suspension mounting points. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, subframes, and inner sills. The history repeatedly flags excessive corrosion in the nearside rear suspension mounting area, which previously caused a structural failure in June 2024. Furthermore, the ball joint dust covers on the rear lower suspension arms are described as severely deteriorated, posing a high risk of imminent component failure if not replaced. The braking system also requires attention, as previous tests noted a binding nearside front caliper and pitted rear discs with thin pads.