2017 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · SW17 UMO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest MOT in April 2026 at 95,495 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior for multiple safety-critical defects. The recurring presence of significant corrosion across all four brake pipes as noted in both 2026 tests suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when forced by a test failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. The car covered roughly 15,300 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 13,400 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use, which explains the accelerated wear on consumable components like tyres and braking hardware, as evidenced by the thin pads and pitted discs flagged in the earlier records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and underbody. The persistent corrosion noted on the brake pipes is a structural risk as it can lead to sudden hydraulic failure if the metal thins further. Furthermore, the binding offside front brake reported in 2024 indicates a sticking caliper or seized piston, which causes uneven tyre wear and heat damage. Check all tyres for consistent wear patterns, as the 2026 test flagged multiple tyres being near the legal limit with worn edges, suggesting potential alignment issues or suspension neglect.