2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · VU06 AXR

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of pass consistency, following two failures in the 2023 and 2024 testing periods. The most recent test on 17 September 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a clean pass on 30 September 2024, which occurred just five days after a failure on 25 September 2024. While the record shows recent successful inspections, the presence of failures in the previous two years indicates intermittent issues that required rectification to meet minimum standards. The vehicle has covered 126,017 miles over its lifespan, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. This represents a consistent usage pattern for a 20-year-old vehicle. The MOT records do not show any significant gaps in testing, with annual inspections occurring predictably between September and October each year. The mileage accumulation appears steady, suggesting regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. Because the recent MOT records show no recorded defects or advisories, the history provides no specific data regarding the condition of consumables like brake pads, discs, or tyres. However, the failures recorded on 26 September 2023 and 25 September 2024 necessitate a physical inspection of the components that caused those specific failures. A buyer should specifically examine the vehicle for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and subframes, which is a common area of concern for this model. The lack of advisories in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that any previous mechanical or structural issues were addressed. A thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and braking system is still advised to ensure that the recent clean passes reflect the actual mechanical state of the car. The absence of recorded advisories means there is no documented evidence of gradual wear in the recent history to guide a pre-purchase assessment.