2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · Y60 RAG

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in August 2025 at 43,215 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car currently meets all legal standards. While a single failure occurred in August 2023, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean passes suggest that any identified issues were addressed promptly and that the vehicle has remained in consistent mechanical condition. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,160 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 2,490 miles, suggesting a pattern of very light use or long periods of dry-term storage. This low accumulation typically means less wear on drivetrain components, engine internals, and suspension. However, such low mileage can sometimes mask age-related degradation of rubber-based components or fluid contamination that occurs regardless of mechanical movement. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis. The MX-5 generation is prone to corrosion in the sills, rear sub members, and floor pans, which may not always manifest as an immediate MOT failure if the rust is superficial. The buyer should also check for cracking in suspension bushes and perished seals which become brittle over two decades despite low use. Given the low mileage, verify the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as vehicles that sit stationary often suffer from surface rust and binding issues.