2019 Mazda Cx-3 2.0L Petrol · AV69 GUD

A clean and stable roadworthiness profile defines this Mazda CX-3, with four of the five recorded MOT tests returning pass results with no advisories, and the most recent examination on 17 September 2025 likewise passing, albeit with a single minor advisory concerning a nail in the nearside rear tyre. The one failure on file, dated 22 September 2023, was an exclusively tyre-related event, with all four tyres flagged for cuts that exposed ply or cord material on three corners, and the offside front with a shallower cut recorded only as an advisory. Notably, the vehicle was re-presented just five days later on 27 September 2023 and passed with no advisories, suggesting all four tyres were replaced rather than repaired. Apart from this isolated cluster of tyre damage, there is no recurrence of any component category across the five-year testing span, no brake, suspension, or corrosion advisories logged, and no structural or exhaust concerns raised. For a seven-year-old crossover, this represents a notably tidy administrative record. The recorded mileage of 33,034 miles across seven years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,719 miles, which is appreciably below the typical mileage expected of a car of this age and class. There are no gaps in the MOT testing history that would suggest the vehicle was taken off the road, registered as SORN, or stored without use for any extended period, with tests carried out annually in late September from 2022 onwards. The low annual mileage does mean that mechanical wear on high-mileage items such as brake discs, clutch friction material, and drivetrain components will be modest, but it also raises the standard low-use considerations for a vehicle driven relatively little. Given the continuous annual testing, these concerns are largely mitigated, but it remains sensible to verify that the vehicle has been regularly exercised and maintained rather than left standing. Given that the only mechanical category ever flagged in the MOT history is the tyres, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the current set during inspection, checking for even tread wear across the axle, any signs of perished sidewalls given the relatively modest annual mileage, and confirming that all four corners are of matching brand, size, and at least the same tread depth to avoid differential ABS behaviour. The September 2025 advisory regarding the nail in the nearside rear tyre suggests this corner may have suffered debris damage, so a close inspection of the inner shoulder and sidewall for any repair patches or slow punctures is worthwhile. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any brake or suspension advisories is reassuring, but on a test drive the buyer should still listen for any knocking from the front MacPherson struts over uneven surfaces, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking which could indicate disc runout, and check for pulling to one side which might suggest a binding caliper. Finally, although no corrosion has been recorded, the Mazda CX-3 is a relatively low-slung crossover that can suffer from stone chip damage and localised surface oxidation along the lower sills, wheel arches, and rear suspension trailing arms, particularly given the UK climate. A thorough visual inspection underneath the vehicle, ideally with the car raised on a ramp, is recommended to confirm the structural integrity remains sound, paying particular attention to the subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs along the chassis rails. The interior and engine bay should also be inspected for any signs of oil seepage from the rear main or camshaft seals, a known area on higher-mileage Mazda units, even at this modest odometer reading. Subject to a satisfactory physical inspection and confirmation that the tyres are in good order with no embedded repairs, the MOT history supports a confident purchase decision, as the underlying pattern shows a mechanically sound vehicle rather than one masking chronic or developing defects.