2009 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · AF59 UKD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in March 2025 at 107,814 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a volatile trend where the car suffered a significant mechanical failure after a period of stability. The December 2024 failure was particularly concerning, involving multiple critical defects including distorted wheels, an excessively worn ball joint, and an inoperative engine management light. While the most recent test suggests these issues were rectified, the history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between October 2023 at 97,657 miles and December 2024 at 107,804 miles, where the car covered just 10,000 miles in over fourteen months. This low annual usage often correlates with the vehicle sitting for extended periods, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber components and the progression of surface corrosion noted in the structural records. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the chassis, as records from 2022 and 2023 consistently flagged corrosion on the inner sills and integral body structures. While the tester noted structural rigidity was not yet reduced at that time, the presence of rust is progressive on this Mazda. The suspension has shown a recurring history of wear, with ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages appearing as faults across multiple years. A physical inspection should check for fresh play in the steering geometry and ensure that the distorted wheels identified in late 2024 have been replaced with sound units that do not cause vibration or uneven tyre wear.