2019 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · LS69 RPO

A consistent front-tyre wear pattern emerges as the defining mechanical story for this Mazda 2, with the same advisory recorded on both nearside and offside front tyres at the 2023 and 2024 MOT tests, indicating an ongoing geometry or suspension issue rather than isolated tyre deterioration. Both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, which on a front-wheel-drive hatchback of this size typically points to incorrect tracking, worn suspension components, or a combination of both. The most recent test on 22 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which may simply reflect fresh tyres being fitted prior to the inspection rather than the underlying cause being resolved. A single advisory at the 2022 test noted the front brake pads wearing thin, a normal consumption item but worth noting as the most recent recorded brake-related observation in the file. At roughly 6,710 miles per year across its seven-year life, this Mazda 2 sits broadly in line with typical usage for its age and class, neither suggesting heavy motorway commuting nor extended periods of inactivity. The annual MOT cadence from 2022 onwards shows consistent yearly testing with no significant gaps, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than showing sudden jumps or extended stationary periods. This average annual accumulation means general wear items such as brake discs, suspension bushes and engine ancillary components will have experienced moderate, typical use, without the accelerated wear associated with very high-mileage examples or the seal and joint deterioration often seen on cars that have stood unused for long stretches. For a prospective buyer, the priority mechanical check should be a thorough inspection of the front suspension and wheel alignment, given that two consecutive edge-wear advisories strongly suggest the geometry is still out of specification or that components such as the front wishbone bushes, drop links, or track rod ends are worn. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for vague or wandering steering, uneven steering pull to one side, or steering wheel vibration that becomes more pronounced at speed, any of which would indicate that the underlying geometry or component issue has not been addressed. Also pay attention to uneven or feathering wear on the inner or outer edges of any current front tyres, which would confirm the wear pattern is still active, and check the sidewalls for scuffing or premature cracking. The brake system warrants direct scrutiny given the 2022 advisory on pad wear, even though no brake defects have appeared since. On a test drive, assess pedal feel for any excessive travel, sponginess, or judder under firm braking, and listen for scraping, grinding, or squealing from the front calipers that could indicate worn pads contacting the discs or binding caliper mechanisms. Inspect the visible brake discs through the wheels for a pronounced lip on the outer edge or surface corrosion scoring, particularly given the moderate mileage and the fact that front discs typically require replacement sooner than rear items on this model. A thorough roadworthiness inspection with the vehicle raised on a ramp would also be advisable to examine the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and steering rack gaiters for any perished rubber or fluid leakage before committing to purchase.