2013 Mazda MX5 2.0L Petrol · YA13 HCC

The vehicle maintains a strong roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 24 November 2025 at 34,462 miles resulting in a pass. While the record is largely clean, the tester identified a single advisory regarding a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage. This indicates a minor degradation of a rubber component, which is common for a vehicle of this age, but it represents the first recorded fault in five years of testing. The overall maintenance trend remains stable and positive, suggesting the vehicle has been subjected to consistent, light usage rather than neglect. The recorded mileage of 34,462 miles over thirteen years equates to an average of approximately 2,651 miles per annum, confirming this Mazda MX-5 has seen very limited road time. The MOT history shows a consistent pattern of annual testing with minimal mileage accumulation between inspections, such as the modest increase from 33,042 miles in October 2023 to 33,471 miles in December 2024. This low-mileage profile is generally favourable, though it does warrant a check for issues associated with long periods of inactivity, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, or degraded brake fluid. Prospective buyers should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension components, specifically focusing on the rear anti-roll bar linkage mentioned in the latest test. Given the age of the vehicle, you should also conduct a thorough check of the chassis rails and sills for signs of structural corrosion, as these are known weak points for this model regardless of low mileage. Inspect the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking and ensure the brake discs show no signs of surface rust or pitting from infrequent use. Provided these specific areas are sound, the vehicle appears to be a well-preserved example with a clean history of compliance.