2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · DA61 XBE

The Mazda 2 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 48,578 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed attempt on the same date at 48,576 miles shows no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in February 2025 at 45,668 miles and February 2024 at 42,797 miles also passed cleanly, with the 2024 failure again showing no recorded defects. The vehicle has cleared every examination without advisories across the last three years. At roughly 14 years old the car shows 48,578 miles, an average of about 3,470 miles per year. The record confirms light use: only 2,781 miles accrued between February 2024 and February 2025, and 2,910 miles to February 2026. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the supplied data. The clean MOT history with zero advisories across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though low mileage may mask intermittent issues from limited operation. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and low annual use. Standing periods can encourage corrosion on structural members and brake calipers even when the tester records no fault. The absence of advisories means no recurring wear trend exists in the official record, but the twin 2024 and 2026 failures with no defects warrant confirmation that no outstanding paperwork or plate mismatch affects registration. Verify the V5C matches the test mileage and confirm the reason for the two same-day failures. Beyond that, the Mazda requires only standard pre-purchase checks on tyre sidewalls, exhaust emissions, and underbody integrity before purchase.