2013 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · GF13 CSO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a minor shift towards mechanical component wear. The most recent test in March 2026 at 97,558 miles identified an offside-side track rod end ball joint with slight play. While the car passed the inspection, this indicates the beginning of degradation in the steering linkage that was not present in the clean records from between 2023 and 2025. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered 14,042 miles, representing steady and predictable usage. The failure on March 29, 2024 at 86,949 miles due to both front tyres being below the 1.6mm limit suggests a lapse in basic consumable maintenance, though the owner addressed the issue immediately as evidenced by the clean retest that same day. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension to determine if the play in the track rod end has extended to other components such as the control arm bushes or drop links. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, it is also vital to check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as these are common failure points for this model despite low annual mileage. The braking system should be checked for binding or uneven wear to ensure the calipers have not seized after periods of lower use.