2014 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · YM14 XEO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 27 April 2026 at 73,127 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That most recent test followed a failure on the same day, where the tester flagged a fractured offside rear coil spring, a cut in the offside rear tyre exposing the ply, worn front brake pads, pitted front brake discs, a brake fluid level close to minimum, a damaged offside front-to-rear brake pipe, and a headlamp with severely reduced intensity. The car passed only after repairs, yet the pass still carried advisories for a slightly damaged offside brake pipe, a perishing nearside rear tyre, an oil leak, and an active TPMS warning. The pattern of faults in April 2026 is materially more serious and more numerous than anything seen in earlier years, suggesting the car has recently deteriorated rather than been steadily maintained. At roughly 12 years old with 73,127 miles, the vehicle has covered approximately 6,094 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The mileage progression is broadly consistent, rising from 58,919 miles in May 2024 to 65,578 miles by May 2025, a gain of 6,659 miles in 12 months, then jumping to 73,127 miles by April 2026, an increase of 7,549 miles in under 11 months. That recent acceleration in annual mileage is modest but noticeable, and it aligns with the heavier wear and damage seen in the April 2026 failure. There are no obvious gaps or periods of prolonged inactivity in the record, so the car appears to have been in regular use throughout its life. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension and braking system, as these areas show recurring and escalating faults. The offside rear coil spring was fractured in both May 2024 and April 2026, which raises a concern about structural integrity, uneven loading, or a weak batch of replacement parts. The front suspension also has a history of ball joint wear, with both nearside and offside joints flagged as excessively worn in the May 2024 failure and the offside joint still showing slight play at the May 2025 test. The braking system presents multiple red flags: front pads and discs were worn and pitted in April 2026, brake fluid was close to minimum, and the offside front-to-rear brake pipe has been flagged as slightly damaged in both the April 2026 failure and subsequent pass. Corrosion or chafing along that pipe should be inspected carefully, as a damaged brake line is a direct safety risk. The TPMS warning has appeared in both April 2026 tests, which may indicate a slow puncture, a faulty sensor, or underinflation that has contributed to the perishing and cracking noted on the rear tyres. Beyond the flagged items, the oil leak noted as not excessive in both 2025 and 2026 warrants under-bonnet scrutiny, as even minor leaks can worsen and contaminate other components over time. The headlamp intensity fault suggests either a failed bulb, a degraded lens, or an electrical issue that should be verified. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a car that has moved from minor advisories to multiple serious defects within a single year, with suspension and braking components bearing the brunt of that decline. A thorough inspection of those systems, ideally with the vehicle on a ramp, is essential before purchase.