2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · FP66 AEN

The 2016 Mazda 2 holds a valid pass certificate from the most recent DVSA test on 4 October 2025 at 118,553 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend reads as broadly stable on consumables yet introduces a fresh suspension concern. The tester recorded severely deteriorated dust covers on the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, plus a non-excessive oil leak. These faults denote ageing rubber components rather than structural collapse. Mileage progression shows disciplined annual use since the sole early record of 82,131 miles on 9 September 2022. The car travelled 13,449 miles to the 13 October 2023 test at 95,580 miles, then 12,125 miles to the 10 October 2024 examination at 107,705 miles, and a further 10,848 miles to the 2025 test. Such figures align with the roughly 11,855 miles per year average for a ten-year-old vehicle. No abrupt gaps or mileage spikes appear, though the pre-2022 history is missing from the supplied data. Recurring advisories for tyre edge wear and thin front brake pads in the 2023 and 2024 tests reveal the prior owner tolerated wear until the 10 October 2024 failure, which cited insufficient washer fluid, ineffective wipers, near-side rear tyre at limit, and an insecure central exhaust shield. Same-day rectification secured a pass. A buyer must physically inspect front brake disc wear and pad depth, and confirm the exhaust shielding remains clamped. The windscreen chip logged in 2022 did not recur, suggesting resolution. The 2025 suspension advisories require hands-on checks for ball joint play, anti-roll bar linkage condition, and any underlying corrosion at the mounts. Torn dust covers expose joints to grit and moisture, hastening failure. The noted oil leak should be traced to its source, likely a sump or crank seal, and assessed for progression. No test has flagged chassis rust or structural integrity issues, painting a picture of a moderately used hatchback needing targeted rubber renewal rather than major repair.