2014 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · YT64 EES

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 58,507 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at 58,501 miles. That failure revealed multiple critical defects including worn front brake pads and discs, unsafe front tyres, and electrical issues. The sequence suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,876 miles per year to reach the current 58,507 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with 6,173 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2026. However, the low mileage appears to correlate with age-related degradation, evidenced by the April 2025 failure for perishing and cracking across all four tyres, which often occurs in cars that remain stationary for long periods where age rather than tread wear. A buyer must inspect the front braking system thoroughly, as the April 2026 failure indicated the front discs were seriously weakened. The rear discs now show pitting and scoring, which is common on low-mileage cars prone to corrosion. The suspension also requires attention; the front suspension arm bushes were flagged as excessively worn in 2025, and the rear shock absorbers showed signs of oil leakage in 2024. Given the history of perishing rubber, a physical check of all suspension bushings and tyre sidewalls is essential to ensure dry rot has not progressed beyond the previous warnings.