2017 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · NA17 AAK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the June 2026 test at 61,834 miles, the previous year saw a significant failure in June 2025 involving multiple critical components. The data suggests that while major faults are addressed once they fail inspection, the underlying condition of components, particularly the braking lines and suspension, has been allowed to deteriorate to the point of safety risks. At 61,834 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns for a nine-year vehicle. There is a notable gap in testing between May 2024 at 49,328 miles and June 2025 at 56,173 miles, covering nearly 7,000 miles in that period. The low annual mileage explains the accelerated aging of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing and cracking tyres noted across several test years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension. major pipe corrosion has been a recurring issue since at least 2023, escalating from "corroded" to "excessively corroded" in 2025. Even with recent repairs, the presence of grease on the offside rear brake pipe suggests masking of further corrosion. The June 2026 report of heavy inner-edge wear on front tyres indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that requires attention. Additionally, the grease residue around the nearside front outer driveshaft c.v boot should be checked for tears, which would lead to imminent joint failure.