2015 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · GD64 AYN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative repairs. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 114,258 miles saw a failure due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a corroded offside rear spring. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of corrosion alongside a fracture suggests the suspension components are reaching the end of their operational life due to age. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 87,999 miles and January 2026 at 114,258 miles, the car covered over 26,000 miles, showing a steady and usage profile. The interval of 7,774 miles recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests confirms the vehicle remains in regular use without long periods of stationary neglect. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to check for further corrosion on the coil springs and shock absorbers. The failure in early 2026 highlights a vulnerability to metal fatigue, so an assessment of the control arm bushes and mounting points is necessary. Additionally, the record notes thin front brake pads in 2023; given the subsequent mileage, the current thickness of the pads and discs should be measured to ensure they have been replaced or maintained accordingly since that advisory. The windscreen damage noted in 2025 should also be checked for spreading cracks that may now interfere with the driver's field of view.