2018 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · FD67 GYC

A consistent record of MOT passes with no recorded defects or advisories over the last three tests gives this 2018 Mazda 2 a reassuring track record of roadworthiness, with the most recent examination on 24 October 2025 returning a clean pass at 42,407 miles. The only blemish across six recorded tests is a cluster of tyre-related advisories issued at the 28 October 2024 test, covering both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the nearside edge, a nail in the nearside front tyre, and slight damage or perishing on the offside rear tyre. That single advisory-laden test is an isolated event rather than a developing pattern, but it does indicate that the previous keeper was either leaving tyre renewals late or that the geometry was producing uneven shoulder wear at that point. With no further advisories at the 2025 test, the car appears to have moved past that issue, though a prospective buyer should not assume the tyres fitted at the time of viewing are the same as those presented at the last MOT. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests points to a lightly used vehicle. With roughly 42,407 miles over an eight-year life, the annual average sits at around 5,300 miles, which is well below typical figures for a car of this age. The testing history shows six MOT entries from February 2021 onwards, with gaps of roughly a year between most tests, consistent with the mileage building steadily rather than in large blocks. The lowest reading is implied at the February 2021 test, and subsequent annual entries allow the trajectory to be checked for any sudden jumps, but nothing in the record suggests long periods of stationary storage. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature tends to preserve major mechanical components such as the engine, transmission and clutch, but it can also mean that items which suffer from prolonged standing corrosion or perishing, such as brake discs surface rusting, underbody components, and rubber suspension bushes, may present as aged rather than worn. Given the 2024 advisories centred on the front tyres and an offside rear tyre showing damage or perishing, close attention should be paid to the current set of tyres on any inspection. Look for uneven wear across the tread, particularly inner or outer shoulder wear on the front pair, which would suggest an alignment issue that may have persisted beyond the MOT test. Check the sidewalls carefully for cracking, perishing or any sign of repair, and confirm the tread depth is comfortably above the legal 1.6mm minimum across the full width. A test drive should include firm braking from speed to feel for any judder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side, which on a low-mileage car can indicate front disc corrosion or a seized caliper slide rather than pad wear. The absence of any suspension, brake, exhaust or corrosion advisories across the entire MOT record is a positive sign, but it should not preclude a thorough physical inspection. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as low-mileage cars that have seen infrequent use can suffer from perished rubber in these components even without high mileage wear. Check for any pulling under braking or uneven tyre wear that might suggest a binding caliper, and inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines and exhaust mounting rubbers, as a lightly used car can still develop localised corrosion from road salt exposure. Finally, confirm the engine starts cleanly from cold without excessive smoke and that the clutch feels progressive, since these are areas the MOT does not cover but are relevant given the vehicle's age.