2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · BJ64 AEP

The 2014 Mazda 2 presents a roadworthy status as of the most recent test on 11 April 2026 at 74,260 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, with the DVSA record showing clean passes in April 2024 and April 2025 and a subsequent pass this year. A curious anomaly appears on 11 April 2026 and 12 April 2025: each date shows an initial failure with no defects listed followed by a pass at identical mileage on the same day. This pattern suggests administrative or procedural causes rather than mechanical fault, leaving the underlying condition unremarkable. Mileage accumulation sits at a modest 74,260 miles over roughly twelve years, equating to about 6,188 miles per annum, a figure typical for the age. The record charts 70,592 miles at the 13 April 2024 test, rising to 73,292 miles by 12 April 2025 and 74,260 miles by April 2026. Annual increments of around 2,700 and 968 miles indicate light use in the most recent year. No significant gaps or rapid accumulation emerge from the data. The sparse but clean history implies the previous keeper likely maintained basic servicing intervals, though the duplicated fail entries hint at casual test management. With no advisories or defects logged across any examination, the official record reveals no recurring problems in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. A buyer should nevertheless commission a physical inspection of those components given the vehicle's decade-plus age and urban-light mileage that can encourage standing moisture and peripheral rust. The tester recorded no binding calipers or worn tyres, yet tread depth and sidewall condition warrant hands-on verification before purchase. Prior ownership behaviour reflected in the MOT timeline shows a pattern of timely annual testing each spring, suggesting regimented statutory compliance if not meticulous workshop documentation. The absence of flagged mechanical risks supports a verdict of acceptable roadworthiness, but independent scrutiny of underside integrity and brake function remains prudent for any used hatchback of this vintage.