Oh, I do so agree! MX-5 used to be on scheme. As you say, it is well within all Motab limits and only excluded, I reckon, in case it annoys the Mail to see sponging cripp’s actually enjoying a drive. About the only two-door which comes anywhere near is the Mini hatch in Cooper S format (which is why I’ve got one). Actually wanted the droptop Mini but not with small engine, although with hindsight I think it would have been fine.
Only problem with MX-5 Anniversary edn is ORANGE. On Google it seems to be only colour I can find and it is a bit, well, very orange.