2011 Mazda 2 1.6L Diesel · SM60 PTO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the history reveals a trend of recurring mechanical wear and deferred maintenance. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 163,652 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just eight miles prior. This failure flagged high exhaust emissions and a steering rack inner joint defect, suggesting that the owner only addresses critical faults once they fail a test. The persistent presence of a minor oil leak since 2022 indicates an ongoing issue that has not been fully rectified. At 163,652 miles, the Mazda has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns perfectly with typical UK usage for a fifteen-year-old car. The mileage accumulation is consistent annually, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests and over 13,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. This steady use suggests the vehicle is driven regularly but the high mileage places significant strain on aging components like the suspension system and drivetrain. A buyer must inspect the front-end assembly specifically, as the record shows recurring issues with the steering rack inner joints and track rod ends. The 2025 failure for play in the offside front steering rack indicates the steering precision may be compromised, which often leads to uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the history of tyres reaching the legal limit in both 2022 and 2024 suggests a pattern of replacing consumables only when necessary rather than as proactive maintenance. The report of excessive smoke in 2023 and the emissions failure in 2025 also warrants a close check of the engine's combustion health and cooling system to ensure no significant internal wear is present.