2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · TH61 MAP

Most recent MOT outcome The latest MOT on 2 June 2025 passed with no recorded defects at 31,524 mi. This is the most recent evidence of the car’s roadworthiness and suggests that, at the time of testing, the vehicle met all legal safety and emissions requirements. Recurring mechanical pattern Across four consecutive years (2021‑2025) the MOT record is clean apart from a single advisory in June 2022: both front tyres were noted as “worn close to the legal limit / worn on edge”. No further tyre‑related advisories appear in the 2023, 2024 or 2025 tests, implying that the tyres were likely replaced or the wear was otherwise remedied after the 2022 notice. Trend assessment The defect pattern is therefore stable rather than worsening. After the 2022 tyre advisory the MOT results show no repeat issues, indicating that any wear that was flagged was addressed and that the vehicle has not developed new safety‑related problems in the last three years. Mileage versus age At roughly 31,500 mi for a ten‑year‑old MX‑5 the annual average is about 3,150 mi, which is well below the typical UK average (≈8‑10 k mi per year). Low mileage can mean the car has been lightly driven, which generally reduces wear on consumables such as brakes, suspension bushings and drivetrain components. However, prolonged periods of inactivity can also lead to seal drying, corrosion of brake discs or rust on the chassis. Because the mileage signal is ambiguous, it is prudent to treat the low‑use indication as a possible mixed picture rather than assuming the car is either pristine or neglected.