2013 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · FL13 FVT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 with 73,273 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of neglect in early 2025. While the car maintained a clean record through 2023 and 2024, the recent failure indicates that the owner addressed specific safety-critical items immediately before the subsequent successful test. At 13 years old, the Mazda 2 shows low annual mileage of 73,273 miles, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage often suggests less mechanical strain on the engine and gearbox, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age. Between April 2024 at 58,986 miles and April 2025 at 66,080 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 7,000 miles, which is consistent with short-term usage patterns rather than rapid accumulation. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry and the condition of the fractured offside rear coil spring identified in the 2025 failure. Since the offside front and rear tyres also showed uneven wear during that same test, a physical inspection needs to check for alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that could cause premature tyre degradation. The wiper blade failure in 2025 was a minor consumable issue and does not indicate a deeper mechanical fault. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, a thorough check of the underbody for structural corrosion is essential. Although the MOT record does not currently flag structural weaknesses, low-mileage cars from this era are prone to surface rust if left stationary. Ensure the brake discs are not heavily pitted or rusted, as infrequent use can cause the braking components to seize over long periods.