2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · AF66 VNZ

The Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 18,418 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean annual results since December 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies statutory roadworthiness checks without intervention. Recorded mileage shows consistently low use for a ten-year-old car. The odometer moved from 14,027 miles at the 8 December 2021 test to 18,418 miles by 4 December 2025, a total of 4,391 miles over four years or roughly 1,100 miles per annum. Annual increments stay narrow: 835 miles in 2022, 633 in 2023, 1,058 in 2024, and 1,865 in 2025. The gradual rise with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps points to steady light running rather than neglect or hidden high-mileage use. A clean MOT sheet with no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions flags suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current. Low standing mileage does carry latent risks the record cannot capture. Perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes from long idle periods, and flat-spotted tyres are common on cars used this little, despite passing the annual test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity, brake disc condition, and flexible brake hoses before purchase. The absence of advisories means no recurring fault pattern exists to track, but verify the true odometer history and confirm the 2025 pass reflects genuine condition rather than a lenient test bay.