2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · LC16 DHO

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently rated as poor , with a clear worsening trend evident from the most recent test on 2025-11-27. The tester flagged binding rear brakes during the September 2023 inspection, a condition that has not been corrected since then, indicating that the brake system has not been maintained in the last two years. This specific failure, combined with the two separate rear tyre failures recorded in the 2023 test, suggests that basic upkeep was skipped for approximately two years, leaving the vehicle in a state of significant risk. The mileage pattern reveals a rapid and unaccounted-for accumulation of 94,122 miles over roughly ten years. While the vehicle is approximately 10 years old, the mileage rate is exceptionally high, suggesting that the owner has not maintained the car at a realistic rate. This rapid growth implies that the vehicle has been driven on average for only about 9,412 miles per year, which is far below the typical 15,000–20,000 miles per year for a used car of this age. Such a high mileage-to-mileage ratio often correlates with poor handling and a high probability of premature failure in components like suspension, brakes, or drivetrain parts. Given the structural integrity issues and mechanical failures observed in the MOT records, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, and brake discs. The two rear tyre tears, which have not been repaired, indicate that the suspension components may be compromised or that the tyres themselves are failing. Additionally, the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and the cracked rear outer tyre require immediate inspection for internal structural damage or corrosion. A buyer should also verify the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the drivetrain, as the history of tyre separation suggests that the suspension and drivetrain may have been neglected.