2018 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · FX18 YSH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward neglect in the most recent recorded inspection. The MOT test on 20 December 2021 at 18,446 miles identified several wear-related defects that were absent in the two tests earlier that same year. While the car passed, the presence of multiple advisories regarding consumables indicates that routine maintenance was deferred as the vehicle aged despite low usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old car, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in testing history between February 2021 and December 2021, during which the vehicle covered only 4,697 miles. This pattern suggests the car sat stationary for long periods, which explains the specific degradation noted in the final test. The perishing of all four tyres is a direct consequence of age and lack of movement rather than wear from the low mileage recorded. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The December 2021 test flagged pitted front brake discs and thin pads, which are common in low-use vehicles where brakes are not frequently used enough to prevent surface corrosion and scoring. You should also inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking or dry rot, as the record confirmed they were perishing despite having tread depth. Check the wiper blades and any other rubber seals for signs of splitting due to long-term exposure, as no structural defects were noted in the provided history.