2014 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · EA14 VHC

This 2014 Mazda 2 passed its most recent MOT on 12 August 2025 at 70,051 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is neither fully stable nor actively deteriorating. The tester flagged a corroded front brake pipe covered in grease or other material on both sides as an advisory, a defect that has appeared consistently across multiple tests without being rectified. A failed test on 5 August 2025 at 69,486 miles for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint was followed by a pass one week later, suggesting the joint was replaced promptly. However, the persistent front brake pipe advisory and recurring tyre wear issues indicate that routine underbody and braking system inspections have not been prioritised by the previous keeper. The vehicle has covered approximately 5,838 miles per year over its twelve-year life, which is notably low. The jump from 58,999 miles in August 2023 to 63,685 miles by August 2024 represents roughly 4,686 miles in that twelve-month window, and then a further 6,366 miles to the failed test at 69,486 miles in August 2025. This acceleration in recent use is worth noting, as it may have contributed to the ball joint wear and tyre degradation seen in the 2024 and 2025 tests. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with no obvious gaps, but the low annual average raises the possibility of extended periods of inactivity, which can accelerate corrosion on brake lines, suspension components, and exhaust systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front brake pipework, particularly where it runs along the inner wing or subframe, checking for active corrosion beneath any grease or underseal coating. The repeated advisory on this item across at least three consecutive tests suggests the corrosion is progressive and may require pipe replacement rather than a simple clean-down. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn in August 2024 and again at the failed test in August 2025, so a thorough check of both front suspension ball joints, track rod ends, and steering rack inner joints is warranted, especially given the noted play in the steering rack. Tyre condition has been a recurring concern, with advisories for cracking, perishing, and uneven wear appearing in both 2023 and 2024, indicating possible alignment issues or prolonged standing. Inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration and verify that the nearside front tyre, which has historically worn unevenly, is not showing continued edge wear.