2005 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · CW05 AVP

The Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 6 June 2025 at 79,649 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The latest test recorded no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 22 May 2025 at 79,628 miles yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, a pattern repeated on 2 May 2024 when a fail at 76,798 miles also carried no recorded defects before a pass the same day. Such blank-fault failures typically point to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault, and no advisories or repairs appear in the chain. At roughly 21 years old the car shows 79,649 miles, an average of about 3,793 miles per year, which is low for its age. The largest annual jump came between 18 May 2023 at 58,281 miles and 2 May 2024 at 76,798 miles, adding 18,517 miles in under twelve months. From May 2024 to June 2025 the odometer moved only 2,851 miles. Low overall mileage with a single high-use year suggests prolonged standing interrupted by a period of heavy commuting, a mix that can allow corrosion or perished rubber to develop while still loading drivetrain parts during the busy spell. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, since the MOT record carries no advisories that would confirm those areas were closely examined. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs deserve hands-on checks for age-related degradation, particularly given the vehicle's long idle periods. The twin no-defect failures in 2024 and 2025 warrant confirmation that the tester properly assessed exhaust emissions and braking performance rather than clearing the car on paperwork alone.