2022 Mazda 2 Sport Auto 1.5L Petrol · LD71 TGF

A 2022 Mazda 2 with two MOT tests on file, both passed and both recorded with no advisories or defects, presents a roadworthiness profile that is unusually light on documented wear. The latest test on 12 January 2026 returned a clean pass, and the earlier test on 28 January 2025 was equally unblemished, giving consecutive years of trouble-free outcomes. With only two examinations recorded to date, there is simply no advisory history to draw conclusions from, so any assessment of mechanical trajectory is limited to confirming that, on the dates tested, the vehicle met the minimum statutory requirements for braking, lighting, emissions, tyres, suspension and structure without any items being flagged for monitoring or repair. Against a four-year age span, the recorded mileage of 16,159 miles equates to roughly 4,040 miles per year, which is notably low for a modern supermini. The MOT records show testing in both 2025 and 2026, indicating the car has been in active use and on the road during those periods rather than laid up for extended storage, which removes some of the typical concerns associated with very low annual mileages. That said, the small total of only 1,531 miles accumulated between the two recorded tests is still a modest figure, and lighter usage generally means slower wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and clutch material, but it can also mask issues that only emerge under regular load, such as sticking brake calipers, glazed discs, or dried-out suspension bushes that do not articulate frequently enough to self-clean. With such low mileage on a 2022 vehicle, there is no recorded evidence of sustained high-mileage wear to evaluate. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the absence of advisories means there are no specific components flagged in the DVSA record to target, so attention should shift to areas that low-mileage cars commonly develop regardless of MOT history. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, and lower arm bushes on a Mazda 2 can deteriorate from disuse and oxidation even when total mileage is modest. Check the steering for any notchiness, wandering, or pull to one side under braking, which would suggest seized slider pins, sticking calipers, or a binding brake mechanism. The brake pedal should feel firm and the car should stop in a straight line without any judder through the pedal, which would point to disc run-out or uneven pad wear from infrequent use. Tyres, despite low overall mileage, can still age on the sidewall due to UV exposure and standing in one position, so inspect the sidewalls for any cracking, crazing, or bulging and confirm the manufacturing date stamps are within an acceptable range for a car of this age and mileage. Under the bonnet, examine the engine oil on the dipstick for a milky appearance indicating coolant contamination, and look around the oil filler cap and surrounding areas for any residue that might suggest head gasket seepage, a known area to monitor on small Mazda petrol units. Finally, verify that all fluid levels are at the correct marks, that the cooling system hoses are supple rather than hardened, and that the exhaust emits no unusual smoke on startup or under load, as these checks will help establish the current condition of a car whose MOT history, while unblemished, is also too short to reveal any long-term wear trends.