MAZDA 32011 · 1.6L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 1 September 2025 at 83,657 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of instability as evidenced by two consecutive failures immediately preceding this successful test. While the most recent test indicates no defects, the pattern of failing in June 2024 and June 2025 suggests that the vehicle suffers from recurring issues that are only addressed shortly before the MOT deadline rather than being maintained through a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,577 miles per year. The data shows a gap of 2,127 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, followed by only 86 miles driven in the three months leading to the September 2025 test. This intermittent usage suggests the car may spend long periods sitting stationary, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on the exhaust and underbody despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the areas that caused the 2024 and 2025 failures, as the digital record does not specify the exact mechanical faults. Given the age and low mileage, priority should be placed on structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which are common failure points for this model. You should also check for perished suspension bushes and rust on the brake discs, as the low-use pattern frequently results in surface pitting and mechanical seizing of components not regularly exercised.