2009 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · PJ59 LJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in March 2026 at 85,526 miles passed with a single advisory for an offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing. This follows a failure in April 2025 where multiple critical safety items were identified. While the car has returned to a passing status since then, the history of structural and mechanical failures suggests components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 85,526 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a gap of roughly 7,500 miles between April 2024 and April 2025. However, low-mileage usage on a vehicle of this age often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. The 2025 failure regarding a tyre tear and the 2026 advisory for tyre cracking are classic symptoms of age-related dry rot rather than simple tread wear. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front ball joint was previously flagged as excessively worn in 2025. Given the age of the Mazda and the evidence of perishing in the tyres, the buyer should also check for corrosion on the chassis mounts and exhaust system, which are common failure points on older vehicles that sit for long periods. The headlamp failure in 2025 suggests that basic electrical wiring or bulb housings should be verified to ensure no underlying faults or corrosion issues remain that the MOT tester might not catch during a standard inspection.