2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · LT64 OPC

The most recent MOT in August 2025 was a pass at 42,395 miles, but it flagged the offside rear tyre as worn on the inner edge. This follows a clear and concerning pattern of tyre failures and damage recorded in every test since 2023. The vehicle has repeatedly failed or passed with advisories specifically related to tyre structural integrity, including exposed cords, bulges caused by separation, and uneven wear. The trend regarding wheel condition appears to be worsening rather than stabilising. What began as a single bulge on the front outer tyre in 2023 escalated to exposed cords and multiple damaged tyres in 2024, and has now progressed to significant inner-edge wear on the rear in 2025. This recurring issue suggests a persistent underlying problem that has not been resolved between tests, likely pointing towards a suspension alignment fault or damaged geometry that is rapidly destroying new rubber. With the car being twelve years old yet showing only 42,395 miles, the annual average is very low at roughly 3,500 miles. While this indicates light use, such low mileage can sometimes lead to components seizing or perishing due to long periods of standing still. However, the specific nature of the tyre damage here, particularly the bulges and rapid uneven wear, points more strongly towards hard impacts or a chronic alignment issue rather than simple age-related deterioration from lack of use. The fact that the damage recurs despite the low mileage implies the root cause remains active.