2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · KY64 VVR

The Mazda 2 presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 21 August 2025 at 63,271 miles, where it passed with only two minor advisories for front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The record shows a clear resolution of the steering issues that plagued the vehicle in 2022 and 2023, when the offside front track rod end ball joint was flagged for slight play in August 2022 and then failed with excessive play on 31 August 2023. That same joint was repaired before the retest passed on the same day, and it has not reappeared as a defect since. The 2024 test at 61,013 miles introduced new advisories around front brake disc wear and a slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, but neither item has worsened into a failure, suggesting the components remain serviceable. The mileage pattern reinforces a picture of gentle, consistent use. Over roughly twelve years, the car has covered 63,271 miles, averaging approximately 5,273 miles per year, which is well below the UK typical annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The annual MOT entries from 2022 through 2025 show steady accumulation of between 2,194 and 3,420 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. The vehicle has been tested annually without missed years in the visible record, and the consistent mileage progression suggests genuine use rather than clocking or long-term storage. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, given the history of track rod end and suspension arm ball joint wear. Check for any play or knocking in the offside front suspension arm ball joint that was flagged in 2024, and verify the condition of the front brake discs, which were noted as worn and pitted at the same test. Examine the inner edges of the front tyres carefully, as both were reported worn on their edges in the most recent test, which can indicate tracking or alignment issues. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop surface rust that affects structural integrity over time.