2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · EF62 FDC

The roadworthiness status of this Mazda 2 presents a stable trend with a clean record in the most recent testing cycle. In the January 2026 test at 84,906 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This mirrors the previous tests from January 2025 and January 2023, alongside a pass on January 8, 2024. Although the vehicle briefly registered a failure on January 8, 2024, the absence of recorded defects on that failure certificate indicates an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical breakdown, which was successfully rectified later the same day. The mileage accumulation sits at approximately 6,065 miles per year across its fourteen-year lifespan, aligning closely with typical UK driving patterns. The testing cadence remains consistent, occurring precisely at the start of each calendar year. The data shows no extended gaps in testing or erratic jumps in mileage, pointing to steady, moderate usage without long periods of inactivity that often cause component degradation. Because the historical record contains no recurring advisories for suspension bushes, brake corrosion, or exhaust leaks, mechanical assessment shifts entirely to physical inspection. A prospective buyer must thoroughly examine the brake discs and pads for scoring or lip formation, check the suspension dampers and coil springs for signs of fluid weeping or fracture, and inspect the structural underbody and sills for corrosion. While the test certificates show a clean sheet regarding mechanical failures, verifying the physical condition of these consumables and the chassis remains essential before purchase.