2022 Mazda MX-30 Makoto EV Electric · OV72 UYD

The 2022 Mazda MX-30 Makoto EV holds a current MOT, having passed its most recent test on 2025-10-24 at 20,676 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with only a minor advisory recorded. The tester flagged the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a consumable reaching replacement rather than a systemic fault. No other defects or advisories were raised, suggesting the vehicle presented in broadly sound mechanical and structural condition at that test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle now approaching four years of age. At 20,676 miles recorded in October 2025, the annualised rate sits around 5,169 miles per year, well below the UK average. The single recorded MOT entry does not allow identification of gaps or rapid accumulation between tests, but the overall figure points to light, likely short-journey use. That raises a specific consideration: a battery-electric vehicle driven predominantly on short trips may experience less-than-ideal battery conditioning cycles, and the nearside front tyre edge wear could reflect prolonged use on urban roads with tight cornering and kerb contact rather than sustained motorway mileage. The sole advisory, nearside front tyre wear to the legal limit with edge degradation, warrants immediate attention. Buyers should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, particularly inner and outer edge wear, which on an electric vehicle with instant torque can indicate alignment issues or aggressive low-speed driving. The tyre edge wear also makes it worth checking the condition of the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wheel alignment, as misalignment is a common root cause of this wear pattern on EVs. Beyond the advisory, the clean pass with no structural or mechanical defects is reassuring for a nearly four-year-old electric vehicle. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the battery casing, as EVs carry significant weight over the rear axle and corrosion protection varies. The brake system should be examined for uneven pad and disc wear, since regenerative braking on EVs can mask developing caliper or disc issues that only surface under heavier friction braking. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, often overlooked in EVs, should also be tested, as it powers critical systems and can degrade independently of the high-voltage battery.