2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · PE58 AEA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the data is now significantly outdated for current assessment. The most recent MOT test on 24 August 2021 at 119,435 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day that was immediately rectified. Because no tests have been recorded since 2021, the vehicle is currently nearly five years overdue its annual inspection date, creating a critical gap in verified data regarding its current state of mechanical and safety-critical components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year over its eighteen years. Between 2018 and 2020, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, showing steady usage. The interval between the 2020 test at 100,941 miles and the 2021 test at 119,435 miles shows a sharper spike of 18,500 miles in a single year. This low mileage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody, as this generation of Mazda 3 is prone to structural corrosion in the rear arches and sills. Given the five-year lapse in official testing, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and leaking shock absorbers. The lack of recent advisories in the historical record does not guarantee the absence of wear; rather, it indicates these areas have not been monitored by a professional tester since 2021.