2012 MAZDA 21.3L Petrol

The vehicle shows a fluctuating maintenance pattern with a recent trend toward worsening mechanical and consumable wear. While the most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 83,358 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just five days earlier. That failure highlighted a rough nearside front wheel bearing and a nearside rear tyre with tread below the legal limit. The presence of defective headlamp lenses in both the 2025 failure and the subsequent pass suggests these minor cosmetic/optical defects have persisted through multiple inspections. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,954 miles per year over its 14-year lifespan. This low-intensity use is evident in the progression from 11,565 miles in March 2015 to 83,358 miles in August 2025. However, the data reveals periods of significant mechanical neglect, particularly between August 2024 and August 2025, where the vehicle accumulated over 11,000 miles. The failure in August 2024 was notably severe, involving multiple tyre failures including structural separation, alongside worn suspension ball joints and track rod ends. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension systems. The record shows recurring issues with the steering column, including worn bearings and universal joints noted in 2020 and 2021. The 2024 failure specifically flagged excessive wear in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and the offside track rod end, indicating the steering geometry and front-end stability may require close scrutiny. Tyre maintenance appears to be a consistent issue for this vehicle. Multiple tests, including 2018, 2024, and 2025, flagged tyres that were either worn to the legal limit, damaged, or structurally compromised by bulges and tears. This pattern suggests the previous owner may have deferred basic consumable replacements. Given the recent wheel bearing failure and the history of suspension component wear, a physical check of all hub assemblies and bushings is essential to ensure no further degradation has occurred.