2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · MW14 WHZ

The vehicle currently presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend following a specific failure. The most recent inspection on 15 October 2025 at 30,121 miles resulted in no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were successfully addressed and that the vehicle currently meets the minimum DVSA standards for safety and environmental emissions. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered only 2,807 miles, suggesting periods of infrequent use or long periods of inactivity. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber components, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion due to the lack of regular high-speed running. The failure on 15 October 2024 at 29,363 miles highlights a specific concern regarding front brake disc wear and excessively fluctuating service brakes. While these were replaced or rectified to pass the subsequent test later that same day, a buyer should inspect the front rotors for signs of uneven wear or surface pitting which can occur when vehicles sit. Given the low annual mileage, the inspection should also verify the suspension bushes for cracking and the calipers for seizing, as these components often fail due to age rather than mechanical friction.