2011 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · GY61 FWW

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted on 9 December 2025 at 30,085 miles, confirms a clean pass with no defects or advisories. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past five tests, with every inspection—including the 2024, 2023, and 2022 cycles—yielding identical results. The sole anomaly in the record is the duplicate entry for 14 December 2022, where the vehicle failed at 23,018 miles before passing the next day at 23,023 miles, suggesting either a minor oversight or a quick resolution of a non-recurring issue. No recurring faults or advisories appear, indicating the tester did not identify persistent problems with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, or structural corrosion during these tests. The recorded mileage of 30,085 miles over 15 years—approximately 2,006 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the model’s typical usage patterns. The gap between tests remains consistent at around 12 months, with no rapid mileage jumps or prolonged periods of inactivity. The near-identical mileage figures for the 2022 tests (23,018 vs. 23,023) imply minimal driving between failures, reinforcing the pattern of light usage. While this suggests lower wear on high-mileage components, it also raises questions about whether the vehicle has been stored in conditions that could accelerate corrosion or fluid degradation. Given the absence of advisories or defects in the MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on suspension integrity , particularly the condition of rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade silently over time. The brakes—though never flagged—should be scrutinised for uneven wear, glazed pads, or corrosion on the caliper slides, as binding calipers can develop without immediate MOT detection. Corrosion is another critical area; inspect the wheel arches, sills, and subframe for pitting or structural weakening, especially if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Finally, verify the integrity of the exhaust system for leaks or cracked heat shields, as emissions systems are not always tested beyond basic functionality. The lack of advisories does not preclude these issues, so visual and functional checks are essential.