2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · DU12 HRA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 75,571 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met testing standards over the last two years. While the record shows two failures, both were immediately followed by passes on the same or subsequent day, suggesting that any identified faults were rectified quickly by the owner rather than indicating a pattern of chronic mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered only 4,445 miles, followed by a more active period of 11,248 miles in the year between January 2025 and early 2026. This low-frequency use often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components like suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls regardless of the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically checking the sills and rear arches for corrosion, which is common in Mazda vehicles of this era. Because the MOT record shows no recorded advisories, it is vital to manually inspect the brakes for seized calipers or pitted discs that can occur during stationary periods suggested by the low mileage. Additionally, verify the condition of the tyres for age related cracking, as low-mileage cars often age out before the tread reaches the legal limit.