OK I have 2 genuine things to report now...
I believe there is a manufacturing or design flaw in these:
Honda front axles. I've had multiple break where the axle is welded to the triangular bracket that holds the wheel. (its like the factory weld doesn't penetrate the metal properly) think ive had 4 break on me in the last 2 years
Also have had 2 of the new m2 mowers handle bar snap on the left side above the controls - seems that the metal is too weak or thin in that area... also that side seems to have a lot of tension / presure from the control levers / springs etc???
I am disappointed in the wear rate of the rear wheels and the scroll underneath the mower, and the sides of the deck, however when the above two problems occur there is no warning and the mower is rendered useless instantly ( usually damaging the ground when the wheel falls off! and hurting your hand when the sharp broken metal handle bars scrape and jam your finger in between the broken parts!!!!)
I don't know how many of these issues are actually reported as I welded both broken handle bars back together myself and also fixed one or 2 or the broken axles.