2018 MAZDA 32.0L Petrol

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 27,429 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 22 November 2024 at 22,316 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The single failure on 21 November 2024 at the same 22,316 miles noted no defects, indicating a administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing the next day. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for an eight-year-old car. From the 9 January 2023 test at 20,602 miles to the 17 January 2024 test at 21,787 miles the car covered just 1,185 miles, then rose to 22,316 miles by November 2024 and 27,429 miles by October 2025, averaging roughly 3,400 miles per year overall. The record shows no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps; the sparse, clean history suggests the vehicle spent long periods stationary, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizing caused by low-use standing. Check underneath for structural rust on subframes and sills, as moisture ingress during idle periods accelerates decay even when MOT tests show no advisories. Given the absence of recorded faults across five tests, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current, though the 2024 same-mileage fail-pass pair hints at lax test booking rather than neglect of consumables. Confirm tyre sidewall condition and wiper blade flexibility, as these degrade with age regardless of low mileage.