2017 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · NA17 AAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful pass in March 2026, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather proactive care. At 15,870 miles, the car failed due to a fractured nearside front coil spring and a failing offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While these faults were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the failure indicates that suspension components are only addressed once they reach a breaking point rather than through a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,763 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered only 4,946 miles, suggesting a pattern of short-distance urban trips or long periods of the vehicle sitting stationary. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components. The March 2025 test at 14,197 miles highlighted perishing on all four tyres, which is a classic symptom of dry rot resulting from use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the recent repairs to the coil spring and anti-roll bar linkage were executed correctly. Given the low mileage and age, check for signs of cracking or perishing on the tyre sidewalls and wiper blades, as the history has already flagged these issues. You should also inspect the brake discs for corrosion or seizing, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from rusted calipers and pitted rotors due to a lack of friction to clear the surfaces.