2010 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · LT10 XBL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs and neglect. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 81,450 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior where multiple safety-critical faults were identified. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a long list of defects in 2025 indicates that the vehicle is only being maintained when necessary to pass legal inspections rather than through preventative care. At 81,450 miles, this 16-year-old Mazda reflects low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber and fluid components, which is evident in the data. The 1,459 miles driven between November 2024 and November 2025 shows a consistent but light use, yet the interval between tests suggests the car may sit for long periods, contributing to the perishing of tyres and light-related failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end and braking systems. The November 2025 test flagged corrosion on both front brake pipes covered in grease, which is a common tactic to hide surface rust and requires cleaning to assess the pipe integrity. The offside front shock absorber is misting oil, indicating a seal failure that is nearing replacement. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on the rear suspension mounting areas and spring mountings, while not yet excessive, requires a close look to ensure structural rot does not progress into through-bolting issues. The tyres are another primary area of concern. The 2025 failure noted structural tears and separations on multiple tyres, along with perishing and under-inflation. This suggests that despite the low mileage, the age of the rubber has compromised the structural integrity of the tyres. Any prospective buyer should check for deep cracking in the sidewalls and ensure a full set of tyres has been replaced, as the previous owner clearly ignored these signs of consumable failure until the MOT tester.