2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · TL56 DEC

The defining feature of this vehicle’s MOT record is a persistent cycle of tyre and wheel advisories rather than any structural or safety failure. It passed its most recent test on 29 January 2026, but that result was accompanied by deteriorated front and rear registration plates and an offside rear tyre recorded as slightly damaged with cracking or perishing. Across the eight tests on file, every examination from 2020 onwards has produced at least one advisory, with repeated mentions of nearside front tyre sidewall perishing and inner-edge wear, alongside distorted nearside rear and nearside front road wheel inner rims. The trend is therefore one of stable pass outcomes but worsening age-related rubber deterioration, not an improving or clean record. Recorded mileage stands at 21,198 miles for a vehicle first registered in 2014, an average of roughly 1,766 miles per year. This low annual accumulation is punctuated by testing gaps of approximately nineteen months between April 2019 and November 2020, and fourteen months between November 2020 and January 2022, after which tests have been annual. Mechanically, such limited use means components have not accumulated high wear from distance, but extended periods standing contribute directly to the observed tyre sidewall cracking and perishing, since rubber degrades with time as well as mileage. The distorted inner rims recorded on the nearside wheels are consistent with corrosion or impact damage that can develop while a vehicle is stationary or used infrequently. A prospective buyer should prioritise the tyre and wheel condition highlighted across the record. Inspect the nearside front and offside rear tyres for sidewall cracking, perishing and wear on the inner edge, and expect to replace any tyre that has aged beyond safe limits even if tread depth appears adequate. Check both nearside road wheels for distortion of the inner rim, which can cause slow pressure loss, vibration through the steering wheel or a pulling sensation under braking. On the test drive, feel for a shimmy through the steering at motorway speeds and listen for any irregular rolling noise that could indicate a misshapen rim or uneven tyre wear. The registration plates are currently deteriorated but still legible; they should be replaced before the next test if they become difficult to read. The windscreen wiper blade defect recorded as a minor in November 2020 is the only non-tyre fault on file, so wiper operation and washer function should be verified as part of any pre-purchase check. No suspension, brake, exhaust or emissions failures appear in the history, but the absence of such items does not confirm their condition given the low mileage and gaps in testing. The next MOT is due by January 2027, and the buyer should budget for immediate tyre renewal and plate replacement if the current perishing and deterioration progress. Treat the record as evidence of repeated age-related advisories rather than proof of soundness.