2008 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · YC58 AEZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 95,299 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the tester recorded no defects or advisories during this latest inspection. This represents a clean bill of health for the current period. The mileage is notably low for a 2008 model, averaging roughly 5,294 miles per year. Between the January 2025 test at 92,813 miles and the January 2026 test at 95,299 miles, the car covered only 2,486 miles. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short trips, which can lead to specific degradation patterns not always captured in a pass/fail MOT result. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding technical detail. While the car passed its last two annual tests, the record shows multiple failures on the same day as the passes in both 2025 and 2026, yet no specific defects are listed. This lack of data makes it impossible to identify recurring mechanical trends or previous repairs to suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas prone to neglect in low-mileage older vehicles. Check for perished rubber seals, tyre cracking due to age rather than wear, and potential seizing of brake calipers from disuse. Given the age of this Mazda 2, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis is essential, as the MOT record provides no evidence of previous rust advisories to indicate the vehicle's long-term structural integrity.