2000 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · W302 ABA

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 carries a valid MOT pass dated 6 January 2025 at 136,460 miles with no defects recorded, establishing current roadworthiness under the DVSA dataset. The maintenance trend appears stable regarding logged mechanical condition, yet the record shows two prior failures on 14 December 2023 and 20 December 2024, each with no defects listed and each followed by a pass at near-identical mileage within days. This pattern suggests administrative anomaly or swift rectification rather than progressive wear. Mileage accumulation sits below the typical annual average for a 17-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 129,832 miles at the 21 December 2022 test to 133,503 miles on 14 December 2023, then to 136,460 miles by 20 December 2024, equating to roughly 3,700 and 3,000 miles per year respectively. Such light use across the three most recent annual tests implies gentle touring rather than hard driving, though the sparse five-entry history leaves limited visibility of interim consumable replacement. No recurring faults or advisories appear in the supplied records, so the buyer cannot infer specific component neglect from the MOT column. The twin unexplained failures nevertheless demand scrutiny of the original failure notices to rule out omitted brake binding, exhaust emission breaches, or corrosion issues. A physical inspection should target known MX-5 weak points: front subframe rust, rear sill structural integrity, suspension bushes, and coil springs despite the clean test outcomes. The rapid re-tests following each fail indicate the previous keeper addressed whatever prompted the rejection without delay, a sign of engaged ownership rather than deferred maintenance. Given the car's age, verify underseal condition and brake disc thickness during any viewing.