2007 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · TN07 BTG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 43,440 miles, it carried multiple advisories that mirror defects found in the previous year. The transition from a clean record in early 2024 to a significant failure in early 2025 indicates a period where mechanical components were neglected until they reached a point of legal failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,286 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific types of degradation observed in the records. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 3,393 miles, yet it suffered a major failure involving structural suspension arm damage and corroded brake hoses. The presence of perishing tyres and pitted brake discs suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, allowing rubber components and metal surfaces to age and oxidize independently of mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The 2025 failure revealed two bent rear suspension arms and a damaged nearside arm, requiring verification that these were replaced with quality parts rather than merely straightened. The offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2025 and 2026, indicating this specific issue remains unaddressed. Furthermore, the rear brake discs consistently show heavy pitting and scoring, which is common on low-mileage cars that sit, but requires replacement to ensure effective stopping performance.