2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · AP16 NSZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its test in June 2025 at 90,258 miles, it had actually failed just one day prior for multiple critical defects. The presence of corrosion on both the offside and nearside front brake pipes suggests that the owner deferred repairs until they became necessary to prevent a failure. This trend shows a shift from the clean records seen in previous years to a reactive approach to repairs. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between July 2023 at 58,913 miles and June 2024 at 74,085 miles, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in just eleven months. This acceleration in usage likely explains the wear observed on the front tyres noted in the 2025 failure, where the offside front tyre fell below the legal 1.6mm limit. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the braking system to assess the extent of the corrosion on the front brake pipes. The tester noted these were covered in grease or other material, which often indicates an attempt to hide surface rust from the inspector. You should also verify the condition of the front brake pads, as they were already flagged as thinning back in November 2022. Given the recent failure for tyre tread and edge wear, the suspension bushes should be checked for signs of cracks or uneven wear that might indicate alignment issues or worn components.