2011 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · SV61 THU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in April 2026, but the recent history reveals a volatile trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the latest test at 86,049 miles showed a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior due to critical front wheel bearing play, an exhaust leak, and a worn anti-roll bar linkage. This pattern of failing a test and then passing immediately upon a re-test suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they directly prevent a legal roadworthiness certificate. At 86,049 miles, the Mazda 2 shows significantly low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. There is a notable data gap between the June 2023 test at 62,902 miles and the July 2025 test at 80,446 miles, during which the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in two years. This period of activity, combined with the 2025 failure involving emission-related issues and brake pipe corrosion, indicates the car may have sat stationary for periods, which often leads to accelerated corrosion and component degradation. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and braking system with scrutiny. The 2025 record flagged corroded brake pipes covered in grease, which is a common tactic used to hide structural rust from a tester. The recent failure of the offside front wheel bearing and anti-roll bar linkage indicates that suspension components are now reaching the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the previous emission failures and exhaust leaks suggest potential issues with the engine's management system or catalytic converter, which should be monitored to ensure the engine remains within efficiently.