2005 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · MW55 NDN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite its age and high mileage. The most recent MOT test on January 22, 2024 at 152,671 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the history shows a failure just five days prior to that pass, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean sheet suggest a minor issue was identified and corrected quickly by the owner rather than representing a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,270 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 132,085 miles in January 2022 to 142,122 miles in January 2023, and another 10,549 miles leading into the January 2024 test. This regular interval suggests the car has not been left stationary for long periods, which is often beneficial for seals and rubber components that tend to perish on older models like the 2. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension, as this era of Mazda is prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Although the MOT record lacks specific advisories for the last two years, the inspector must check for hidden rust that a standard test might not fully flag. Given the mileage, verifying the condition of the suspension bushes and the state of the brake calipers is essential, as the lack of recorded faults may suggest the owner has been proactive with maintenance or that the components have not yet reached their point of terminal failure.