2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · ND65 XFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 75,192 miles passed, the tester flagged a front tyre worn close to the legal limit with uneven wear. This mirrors a recurring history of neglecting consumables, specifically the January 2023 test which also indicated thin front brake pads and worn front tyres. The failure in early January 2024 suggests that the owner often only addresses mechanical issues once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in early 2024 where the car failed at 63,511 miles and passed a retest just five days later. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 21,101 miles, representing a steady usage rate. The short interval between the January 2024 failure and the subsequent pass indicates that the necessary repairs, including the fractured coil spring and tyre replacements, were completed immediately upon discovery. A buyer must inspect the suspension and wheel geometry specifically due to the fractured offside front coil spring recorded in 2024 and the repeated edge wear noted in 2023 and 2026. These uneven tyre patterns often indicate poor alignment or worn suspension bushes which continue to accelerate component degradation. Given the history of thin brake pads in 2023, a thorough check of the current pad and pad thickness is required to ensure the system is not nearing the end of its functional life.