2013 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · OY62 OUU

The vehicle presents a roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 99,130 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical failures were addressed effectively. This clean result represents a significant improvement from the January 2025 failure where the car was deemed unroadworthy due to suspension wear and tyre condition. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The data shows a burst of activity between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered 1,880 miles, necessitating the repairs. Since then, the vehicle covered 1,128 miles over the eight months leading to the September 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the car is currently being used at moderate intervals, which helps prevent the rapid degradation of rubber-based components despite its age. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry during a physical viewing. The January 2025 failure highlighted excessive wear on both nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints, suggesting a history of suspension stress. Additionally, the 2023 advisory regarding uneven tyre tread on the nearside rear indicates potential past alignment issues or a worn trailing arm. You must check for any current uneven wear across all four tyres to ensure the previous ball joint replacements were followed by a professional wheel alignment.