2014 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · AY14 YON

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 107,980 miles, the failure just one mile prior reveals a significant neglect of essential consumables. The tester flagged multiple critical failures in 2025, including worn brake pads on both axles and significantly worn rear brake discs. This trend suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At 107,980 miles over twelve years, the Mazda 3 has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 7,300 miles covered between the August 2023 and July 2024 tests, and another 6,700 miles recorded between 2024 and 2025. This steady mileage accumulation explains the gradual wear observed on the suspension components and rubber-based bushings noted throughout the inspection record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints and lower arm bushes across three different years. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage failed in 2025, following a nearside front suspension arm bush flagged in 2024, indicating the steering geometry is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the lumpy tread on both rear tyres recorded in the 2025 pass suggests potential alignment issues or shock absorber damage that requires immediate attention to prevent further tyre wastage. Given the history of brake failures, the current state of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure the repairs made after the last failure were executed to a professional standard.