2017 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · SO66 AGZ

The Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 30 September 2025 at 54,956 miles, with the tester recording no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history remains stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults since the first recorded test in September 2022. A curious anomaly appears on 29 September 2025 when the vehicle failed with no defects listed at identical mileage, followed by a clean pass one day later; this points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a deterioration in condition. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 31,424 miles on 23 September 2022, rising to 37,664 by 20 September 2023, then 47,797 on 3 October 2024, and finally 54,956 on the September 2025 tests. Annual accumulation averaged near 6,100 miles with a slight increase to just over 10,000 between late 2023 and autumn 2024, then easing back. No significant gaps exist between tests, and the clean sheets across all dates indicate previous owners kept the car to at least minimum statutory standards. Buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT ledger. The absence of recorded advisories does not rule out age-related wear on consumable items such as tyres, wiper blades, or brake discs that may fall below limits before the next test. Given the 2017 model year, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, and check structural integrity around sills and subframe for corrosion that DVSA tests might miss if superficial. The consecutive fail-pass at same mileage warrants verification of paperwork to confirm no suppressed defect or mileage discrepancy. Overall, the vehicle's history suggests conscientious basic upkeep, but a pre-purchase examination by a qualified technician remains prudent to validate the clean record.