2009 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SL09 AFA

The Mazda 2 most recently passed its MOT on 3 February 2022 at 69,188 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it four years and five months since its last test as of today. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the long lapse since testing means current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from the record alone. Two prior failures on 2 February 2022 and 1 February 2021 at identical mileages to their subsequent passes suggest administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults, as no defects were logged on any failure. The odometer shows remarkably low use for a 2009 vehicle. Between the 5 February 2020 test at 68,019 miles and the 3 February 2022 pass at 69,188 miles, the car covered just 1,169 miles across two years. Annual averages sit near 4,070 miles, well below typical. Such low accumulation paired with the 2020 to 2021 gap of only 352 miles implies the car spent extended periods stationary, a pattern that often accelerates rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion despite clean MOT sheets. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase. The sparse history gives no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity, but standing time raises suspicion of binding calipers and moisture-driven rust unseen at test. Confirm tyre sidewall condition, wiper blade flexibility, and exhaust emissions under load, as these consumables degrade with disuse rather than distance. Previous owners kept the mileage minimal yet let the test lapse for over four years. That behaviour hints at irregular upkeep rather than enthusiast care. Verify service records and inspect for fluid contamination or degraded hoses before committing.