2011 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · GP11 FUY

The 2011 Mazda 2 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 May 2026 at 52,202 miles returned a completely clean pass with zero defects recorded. This is a marked improvement over the 2025 test, where the tester flagged four separate advisories including slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, uneven tyre wear, and cracking in the rear tyre sidewalls. The fact that none of those items reappeared in 2026 suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than allowing them to deteriorate further. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At 52,202 miles over roughly fifteen years, the annual average sits at approximately 3,480 miles. The progression between tests confirms this: 44,827 miles in May 2022, 45,969 in May 2023, 48,916 in April 2024, 50,500 in May 2025, and 52,202 in May 2026. That is a steady accumulation of around 1,300 to 1,700 miles per year with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. The vehicle has not been sitting idle for extended periods, which reduces the risk of seized brakes, perished rubber components, and fuel system problems often associated with long-term storage. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect several areas in person. The 2022 test flagged a worn front brake disc and a light oil misting from the offside front shock absorber, neither of which appeared again but which indicate the front suspension and braking system have experienced wear over time. The 2025 advisories around tyre condition, particularly inner edge wear on the offside front and cracking between treads on both rears, point to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have resurfaced since the last test. A thorough check of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs is advisable, along with a close inspection of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns. The steering column universal joint wear noted in 2022 also warrants attention, as play in that component can develop gradually between annual tests.