2013 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · ML13 PXT

The vehicle holds a current roadworthiness certificate following the November 2025 test at 37,006 miles, roughly seven months prior to today. The record shows a gradual shift from clean inspections to minor mechanical advisories. Between 2021 and 2023, the Mazda passed three consecutive annual tests without any recorded defects, indicating a period of stable mechanical condition. The November 2024 test introduced a dry steering column joint that produced audible noise, and the most recent examination flagged slight free play in the steering rack alongside peripheral wear items like a cracking offside rear tyre and a degraded headlamp lens. These findings point to a worsening trend in steering linkage components rather than a sudden failure, while the lighting and rubber parts reflect standard age-related degradation. At thirty-seven thousand miles over thirteen years, the odometer records an average annual run of roughly two thousand eight hundred miles, which sits well below typical usage for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT log confirms steady progression across five annual tests, with mileage increments ranging from approximately two thousand six hundred to two thousand seven hundred miles per year. No abrupt jumps or extended gaps appear in the documentation, suggesting consistent registration and regular servicing intervals. Low annual mileage often preserves engine internals and reduces thermal cycling stress, yet it can also allow seals to stiffen and suspension bushes to degrade from prolonged static loading rather than active use. A prospective buyer should prioritise a hands-on evaluation of the steering assembly before committing to purchase. The tester noted free play at the steering wheel in late 2025 and a dry column joint the previous year, so you must check for excessive rotational slack behind the dashboard and inspect the intermediate shaft universal joints for visible corrosion or worn splines. Verify whether the reported steering rack looseness translates to vague centre feel or uneven tyre wear across the front axle. Examine the offside rear tyre sidewall for deep cracking that compromises structural integrity, replace the headlamp lens if beam pattern distortion affects night visibility, and confirm that the parking brake engages firmly given the low mileage history which often leads to seized caliper pins or corroded handbrake cables.