2013 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · FJ62 YRC

The 2013 Mazda 2 presents a stable and highly favorable roadworthiness status, maintaining a perfect pass rate across its recent history. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 32,064 miles recorded zero defects, advisories, or failures, confirming the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. This unblemished trend suggests a conscientious approach to basic mechanical upkeep by the previous keeper. The recorded mileage sits exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging just 2,466 miles annually. Looking at the recent chronology, the car covered 3,212 miles between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, before accumulating 6,204 miles in the following twelve months leading to the December 2025 test. While the recent uptick in usage is positive, the overall low mileage raises the possibility of prolonged periods standing stationary, which can lead to specific age-related deterioration regardless of distance traveled. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for the typical ailments of a low-mileage, thirteen-year-old car. Extended periods of inactivity often cause brake calipers to seize and discs to corrode, even if the recent mileage increase has since scrubbed the surfaces. Examine the tyre sidewalls for date codes and micro-cracking, as rubber perishes with age rather than mileage. A thorough underbody inspection is essential to check for structural corrosion on the chassis, suspension mounts, and brake lines, which can degrade without high mileage if the car has sat dormant or been exposed to road salt.