2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · PW02 ADE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 5 October 2022 at 121,120 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a brief failure in August 2022 at a mileage of just six miles prior, which likely represented a minor administrative error or a trivial defect that was immediately rectified. Since that period, the vehicle has maintained a clean record across multiple consecutive annual testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between August 2019 and August 2022, the car covered only 3,518 miles, indicating very light usage or long periods of storage. However, there is a significant gap in data since the last recorded MOT in October 2022, meaning the vehicle has now gone nearly four years without an official roadworthiness check. This lapse suggests that the risk of age-related degradation, such as perished rubber seals, seized components, or hidden corrosion, has increased regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody, as the MX-5 of this era is prone to structural rust in the sills, floor pans, and rear wheel arches which often hides when a car sits stationary. Focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and brake lines, which can crack or corrode during inactivity. Given the long interval since the last recorded test, verify the fluid levels and the state of the tyres to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in mechanical neglect or flat-spotting.