2010 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · LR10 EAA

The March 2026 MOT at 39,644 miles confirms the 2010 Mazda 2 remains roadworthy, though the tester flagged a near‑side headlamp lens defect, an off‑side headlamp lens defect, a corroded front brake pipe, slight underside corrosion and a cracked off‑side front tyre. The vehicle suffered a serious failure in February 2024 when both rear coil springs fractured and the steering rack inner joint showed play; subsequent annual tests in 2025 and 2026 show the springs have been repaired and no further major mechanical defects have arisen, indicating an improving maintenance record. Mileage has risen only modestly, from 37,324 miles in February 2024 to 39,644 miles in March 2026, an increase of 2,320 miles over roughly two years, or about 1,160 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s low annual average of 2,478 miles and suggests light use rather than intensive wear. The annual MOT history from 2013 onward is complete, with no missing years, and the mileage increments between consecutive tests are consistent, showing no evidence of long periods of standing or sudden mileage spikes. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system for worn bushes, intact coil springs and free steering rack joints, examine the front brake pipe and surrounding chassis for corrosion or structural damage, verify the condition of the headlamp lenses and the integrity of the brake lines, and assess tyre wear patterns for signs of mis‑alignment or suspension fatigue. Overall, the car passes the current MOT with only minor, non‑structural defects, but the history of spring failure, steering rack play and brake pipe corrosion warrants a thorough in‑person inspection before purchase.