2016 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · VA16 RGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 70,505 miles passed with advisories for both rear tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows a failure in January 2025 where the car was rejected due to thin front brake pads and bald front tyres. While the vehicle has cleared these immediate safety issues, the recurring nature of consumable failures suggests the owner only addresses defects when prompted by an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 11,000 miles between the December 2022 and December 2023 tests, followed by roughly 6,500 miles covered between the 2023 and early 2025 inspections. This steady usage suggests the car has not been sitting excessively, which is generally beneficial for the drivetrain, but the low annual can sometimes lead to rubber components and suspension bushes hardening if the vehicle is not driven at regular intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system in person to ensure the thin pads flagged in early 2025 were replaced with discs that are not excessively scored. The uneven wear noted on the rear tyres in the November 2025 advisory indicates an alignment issue or a binding caliper, which requires immediate investigation to prevent premature tyre degradation. Since no structural corrosion was noted in the 2022 or 2023 tests, the chassis appears sound, but a physical check of the wheel arches and underside remains necessary for a Mazda of this age.