2015 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · LT65 XKX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in September 2025 at 50,255 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern as the owner has addressed safety-critical defects identified in previous tests. While the 2024 and 2025 tests revealed multiple failures related to seat restraints and consumables, the most recent record indicates no outstanding defects, suggesting that the current owner is responsive to MOT-related repair requirements once they are flagged by the tester. At 11 years old, the Mazda 2 exhibits very low average mileage, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with only 2,156 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and roughly 2,717 miles in the year preceding that. This low annual mileage typically suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading due to age and long periods of inactivity. A buyer should specifically inspect the current condition of the tyres, as the 2024 test flagged both front tyres for perishing and cracking. Despite the low mileage, aged rubber often loses flexibility, leading to sidewall failure regardless of tread depth. The history also highlights recurring issues with seat belt retracting mechanisms in both 2024 and 2025; while these appear to be rectified, a physical check should ensure the replacements were fitted correctly and the mechanisms operate without binding. Given the lack of recorded structural or brake failures, the inspection should focus on surface corrosion on the sills and underbody, which is common on vehicles of this age. The record reflects a car that has been used sparingly, meaning the primary focus should remain on age-related component degradation in suspension bushes, hoses, and brake fluid moisture rather than high-mileage wear and tear.