2001 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · Y76 HPL

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent test history. The most recent examination on 16 May 2024 at 50,295 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results. The maintenance trend is resolving rather than worsening, with five consecutive passes and zero advisories logged between 2019 and 2024. The odometer shows 50,295 miles against roughly 25 years of age, equating to about 2,012 miles per year. This is low for the model's age and points to light use or extended periods off the road. The records show a gap between the 2020 test on 27 July at 45,943 miles and the 2022 test on 25 May at 48,265 miles, with no 2021 entry, suggesting the car was either exempt, SORN, or simply not submitted. Annual accumulation stayed modest, rising only 1,219 miles from May 2023 to May 2024. A clean MOT sheet does not guarantee freedom from hidden wear. Low-mileage MX-5s of this era commonly suffer structural corrosion to sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points even when tests show no defects. The tester recorded no advisories on brake discs, coil springs, or suspension bushes, but standing time accelerates rubber perishing and surface rust. A buyer should physically inspect the underside for chassis rot and check the rear subframe for corrosion. Verify brake calipers are not seizing after long storage and confirm tyre sidewalls have not cracked from age. The lack of flagged faults implies prior owners kept basic statutory compliance, though the sparse interval means a pre-purchase inspection remains essential.