2010 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · CX10 XBN

The Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 February 2026 at 79,540 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with clean sheets. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, so the upkeep pattern shows no worsening or recurring issues. Annual mileage sits low for a 2010 vehicle. The record shows 50,845 miles at the 4 March 2022 test, rising to 56,772 by 20 February 2023, 64,827 by 12 February 2024, 74,426 by 22 February 2025, and 79,540 by the 2026 test. That averages under 5,000 miles per year across the span. The gaps between tests are roughly twelve months each with no missed dates, and the accumulation is steady rather than sporadic, suggesting consistent light use rather than long dormant periods. A clean MOT ledger with no corrosion, suspension, or brake defects declared means the previous owner kept the car to a basic pass standard. Still, a sixteen-year-old hatchback at this age risks hidden structural rust and perished suspension bushes that a visual test can miss if not load-bearing. The buyer should physically inspect underbody seams, subframe mounts, and coil spring seats for corrosion, and check brake disc wear and caliper freedom despite no advisories being logged. Given the sparse but unbroken record, in-person checks should focus on consumables near end of life. Tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition will not show on a fault-free MOT. The low mileage implies light urban cycles that can cause moisture build-up in the exhaust and mild binding in rear calipers, so a road test should confirm cold-start emissions and brake release behaviour before purchase.