2004 Mazda 2 1.2L Petrol · DE04 AOX

The 2004 Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 14 July 2025 at 77,854 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged. A prior failure on the same date at 77,852 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits low for a 22-year-old vehicle. The records show 72,098 miles in July 2023, 75,056 miles in July 2024, and 77,854 miles in July 2025. That equates to roughly 2,750 to 2,800 miles added each year, well below the national average. The sparse history with four tests across three years and no gaps longer than twelve months suggests light, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or hard driving. Given the absence of any flagged items across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT data reveals no recurring problems or serious mechanical risks. The clean advisories imply previous owners kept basic upkeep current and did not defer consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframes for hidden rust, and confirm the brake calipers and tyres are not perishing from low-mileage inactivity. The duplicate failure entry on 14 July 2025 warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to verify the pass is the live result.