2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · S4 NFS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 72,575 miles, this followed a significant failure just eleven days prior. That failure highlighted multiple critical issues including immediate brake failure, suspension wear, and structural corrosion. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple mechanical failures suggests the owner is now only performing the minimum required work to pass rather than preventative maintenance. At 72,575 miles over 20 years, the car averages a low mileage of approximately 3,600 miles per year. This low usage often leads to vehicles sitting stationary for extended periods, which explains the perishing and cracking of the tyres noted in the 2025 tests. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the vehicle covered only 3,759 miles, yet the brake components degraded from thin to a state of total inspection failure. This indicates that components are failing due to age and environmental oxidation rather than high-mile wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear inner suspension mounting areas and sills. The 2025 failure flagged excessive corrosion that significantly reduced structural strength, which is a serious concern for an NB-generation MX-5 and can lead to structural failure. You should also verify the condition of the anti-roll bar linkages and bushings, as the previous test showed excessive wear. Given the history of thin pads and perished rubber, the age of all rubber components and the state of the brake discs require immediate scrutiny to ensure they are not nearing another failure point.