2011 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · CX61 EGV

The vehicle shows a history of reactive maintenance, where faults are often addressed only after they result in an MOT failure. The most recent test in November 2025 at 126,470 miles passed with a minor defect for an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. This follows a failure in November 2024 where the car was flagged for stop lamps, a worn nearside front tyre, and play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the recurring nature of lighting and suspension issues suggests the previous owner frequently deferred repairs rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 126,470 miles over 15 years, the Mazda 2 averages approximately 8,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage. However, the record reveals a persistent pattern of wear on consumables and steering components. Between 2021 and 2024, the vehicle consistently failed due to distorted wheels, pitted brake discs, and tyres reaching legal tread limits. The presence of an oil leak noted from 2021 through 2022, though described as not excessive, indicates an aging engine that requires regular monitoring for increasing seal degradation. Suspension integrity is a primary concern for this example. The tester identified a fractured offside rear coil spring in 2023 and noted corrosion on the rear suspension components during the same test. Although the corrosion was not yet structurally weakened at that time, repeated failures regarding ball joint play and springs indicate the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life. A buyer should inspect the wheel arches for structural rust and verify that the ball joints and springs have been replaced recently, as the history shows these components are prone to failure on this specific vehicle.