2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · WW04 LPW

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 18 June 2025 at 49,482 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. This marks five consecutive flawless annual tests stretching back to July 2021, a pattern that strongly indicates consistent mechanical care and no emerging deterioration across brakes, suspension, exhaust, or structural integrity. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching its twentieth birthday. Across the five-year MOT record, the car accumulated just 3,580 miles between July 2021 at 45,902 miles and June 2025 at 49,482 miles, averaging roughly 895 miles per year over that window. The annual increments between tests remained remarkably steady, hovering between 692 and 940 miles each year with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in recording. Such light use naturally limits wear on consumable components, though prolonged periods of inactivity carry their own risks that a clean MOT alone cannot fully rule out. Despite the unblemished defect history, a prospective buyer should still examine the underbody and sill areas carefully for surface corrosion, as the MX-5's steel structure is susceptible even on low-mileage examples that may have sat stationary for extended periods. The tyre condition warrants close inspection given the modest annual mileage, since tyres can perish through age and UV exposure long before the tread wears down. Rubber suspension bushes, dust boots, and coolant hoses should also be checked for perishing caused by age rather than use. The braking system, while consistently passing its annual checks, deserves a road-test evaluation for any signs of binding or uneven pad wear that can develop on a car driven so sparingly. Fuel system integrity and exhaust condition should be verified in person, as short-trip running can accelerate moisture accumulation and internal corrosion in the exhaust and fuel lines. Overall, this is a mechanically sound example with an exceptionally clean record, but its age and low usage pattern mean a thorough physical inspection remains essential before purchase.