2009 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · BN09 NTC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural and braking components. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 69,957 miles, this followed a failure just two miles prior due to a worn offside track rod end. The recurring presence of corroded brake pipes across multiple years indicates that while immediate faults are being rectified, the underlying degradation of the hydraulic lines is not being addressed with a comprehensive preventative strategy. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,957 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,115 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has not been driven frequently, which often explains the high rate of corrosion rather than mechanical wear. Between December 2023 at 63,574 miles and December 2024 at 67,500 miles, the vehicle covered under 4,000 miles, yet this period saw the emergence of failing suspension arm ball joints and persistent pipe corrosion despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically focusing on the rear floor pan area where the tester repeatedly flagged corrosion on brake pipes. The presence of grease on these pipes suggests previous attempts to mask rust, which can hide deep structural thinning of the metal lines. Furthermore, the suspension requires close scrutiny as the ball joints and track rod ends have already shown a pattern of premature failure in 2024 and 2025. The headlamp lenses also show signs of UV degradation and cracking, which is typical for a vehicle of this age but may affect night-time visibility.