2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · LG14 SFK

The 2014 Mazda 2 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 53,790 miles on 23 October 2025. That same day, an earlier test failed for a non-functioning nearside headlamp and cuts penetrating the ply on both front tyres. The immediate retest with zero defects confirms these were rectified promptly. The vehicle has not failed a test outright since November 2024, when a single reversing lamp fault was resolved within the same session. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or braking system failures have ever been recorded. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 45,659 miles and the November 2024 test at 50,403 miles, the car covered 4,744 miles in just over twelve months. The subsequent jump to 53,790 miles by October 2025 represents a further 3,387 miles in approximately eleven months. This equates to roughly 4,482 miles per year over the vehicle's life, well below the UK average of 7,500 to 8,000 miles annually. The MOT record shows no anomalous gaps or sudden accumulation spikes, suggesting consistent but light use rather than long periods of inactivity. The advisory history is sparse and minor. In October 2023, both front brake discs were flagged as worn but not excessively, at 45,659 miles. By the time the car reached 53,790 miles two years later, no further brake defects were noted, indicating the discs were likely replaced or remained within tolerance. The 2024 reversing lamp failure and 2025 headlamp and tyre faults are consumable or electrical items, not indicators of systemic neglect. No suspension components, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns have appeared across the entire record. A buyer should still inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, given the 2023 advisory, to confirm their current thickness and condition. The nearside headlamp aim and dipped beam function deserve a quick operational check, along with a thorough visual inspection of all tyre sidewalls for fresh cuts or bulging. The low annual mileage means rubber bushes, shock absorbers, and exhaust mounts may have deteriorated from age and standing rather than wear, so a physical underbody inspection is advisable despite the clean MOT history.