MAZDA 62012 · 1.8L PETROL

The most recent MOT from April 2026 shows the vehicle passed with 61,015 miles recorded, but it noted two tyre‑related advisories: the off‑side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, and the near‑side rear tyre shows slight damage, cracking or perishing. These are the only defects recorded at that test. Looking back, the March 2025 MOT (45,296 miles) recorded a steering operation that was slightly more restricted in one direction, an off‑side front tyre worn close to the limit, and front brake pads wearing thin. The three earlier tests from 2022 to 2024 showed no defects at all. The pattern that emerges is a progression of wear‑related items: tyre wear appeared first on the front axle in 2025, then shifted to the rear axle in 2026, accompanied by rear‑side cracking. Brake‑pad wear was noted in 2025 but not mentioned in 2026, suggesting it may have been addressed or remained within limits. The steering restriction was only recorded in 2025 and was not repeated in the latest test, so its current status is unclear. Given the vehicle’s age of about 14 years and its low average mileage of roughly 4,300 miles per year, the mileage figure is ambiguous. Low use can indicate long periods of standing, which aligns with the observed tyre cracking and perishing—age‑related deterioration rather than mileage‑driven wear. Conversely, the tyre tread wear and brake‑pad thinning show that the car has still been driven enough to consume consumables, so it is not entirely dormant.