2017 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · WF17 WJN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward deferred attention regarding consumable components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 35,777 miles passed despite a specific issue with the nearside rear tyre showing both perishing and uneven wear. This follows a pattern seen in previous years where the car passes with minor advisories, suggesting the owner tends to address safety-related issues only when they reach the inspection threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage intervals, such as the 3,646-mile gap between the March 2024-test test and the March 2025 test, and another 4,064 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. While this indicates light mechanical strain, such low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion, which is evident in the recently recorded defects. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system and suspension hardware. The March 2025 test at 31,713 miles flagged pitted and scored front brake discs, which often occurs on low mileage cars that sit for long periods without use. Additionally, the light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 should be re-checked to ensure the seal has not progressed to failure. The recurring mentions of uneven tyre wear in 2024 and 2026 suggest the wheel alignment may require adjustment, or that the tyres are reaching the end of their life through age rather than distance.