2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · TF02 ANT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 21 November 2024 at 106,938 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just the previous day. This indicates that any mechanical or safety issues identified during that session were immediately rectified by the owner. The lack of advisories across the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests the vehicle is currently maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern reflects low annual usage for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The record shows steady progression, with 13,638 miles covered between November 2022 (77,199 miles) and November 2023 (90,837 miles), and another 16,101 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. These consistent intervals suggest the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which helps prevent issues such as seal degradation or brake-related seizing. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, particularly the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans, which are common failure points for corrosion on this model. While the MOT record is clean, the test does not account for surface rust that has not yet reached structural thickness. Given the age of the vehicle, check the rubber components like suspension bushes and bushings for cracking or dry rot, despite the low mileage. The recurring failures in 2022 and 2024 without recorded defects suggest these were perhaps minor last-minute fixes, such as lightbulbs or minor sensor adjustments, rather than deep mechanical failures.