2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · PN14 FSS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑03‑30 at 56 502 miles with no recorded defects. This follows a failure two days earlier on 2026‑03‑28 at 56 500 miles, where the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn and the offside rear coil spring was fractured. The rapid re‑test and subsequent pass indicate that the identified issues were addressed promptly, leaving the car in a stable condition at the time of the latest inspection. Mileage accumulation over the car’s 12‑year life totals 56 502 miles, averaging roughly 4 708 miles per year—a low figure for its age. The record shows long gaps with minimal mileage growth, such as the period from 2017 (16 823 miles) to 2018 (22 648 miles) and again from 2020 (32 410 miles) to 2021 (34 026 miles). A pronounced jump occurs between the January 2024 test (39 334 miles) and the January 2025 test (48 234 miles), adding almost 9 000 miles in roughly a year, followed by another increase to 56 500 miles in early 2026. This pattern suggests intermittent heavy use or possible periods of storage, rather than a steady wear trend. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension assembly for wear of the lower arm ball joint and associated bushes, verify the rear coil spring for cracks or breakage, and test the brake system for binding calipers or excessive fluctuation of the front service brakes. Tyre condition warrants close examination; multiple advisories note cracking across all four tyres, indicating possible under‑inflation or age‑related perishing. The registration plate lamp should be checked for operation, as it has been flagged repeatedly, and the windscreen wipers and exterior mirrors inspected for effective clearing and proper rear visibility. Finally, a thorough look for chassis corrosion and structural integrity is advisable given the vehicle’s age and the recent suspension failures.