MAZDA 32007 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with an improving trend in maintenance over the last three years. The most recent test in July 2025 at 76,813 miles passed without any advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This shift suggests a proactive approach to repairs by the current owner, moving away from the recurring wear and tear patterns recorded earlier in the history. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 5,292 miles covered between August 2024 and July 2025, and 5,368 miles in the preceding year. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components due to age and long stationary periods rather than mechanical friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and rubber-based components. The 2024 test at 71,521 miles flagged play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, and while this was cleared in the subsequent test, the integrity of all ball joints and bushings warrants verification. Furthermore, the consistent history of tyre perishing and cracking from 2021 through 2024 confirms that the rubber is failing due to age rather than tread depth, necessitating a thorough check of sidewalls for dry rot. The fact that the vehicle has been undersealed prior to the July 2025 test is a positive indicator for the structural integrity of a Mazda of this era. However, the buyer must still inspect the inner sills, exhaust system, and rear suspension mounting points for any deep-seated corrosion that undersealing might mask. Given the low mileage, the primary risks remain age-related failure of hoses, seals, and perished rubber rather than mechanical fatigue from use.