2018 Mazda 3 1.5L Diesel · AY18 OCF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 117,254 miles followed a failure just one day prior due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, defective wiper blades, and corroded offside front brake pipe. While the car passed after these repairs, the presence of an MIL light failure suggests a potential electronic or sensor-related issue that was ignored by the owner until the test flagged it. The Mazda has covered significant mileage for its age, averaging approximately 14,600 miles per year. There is a sharp acceleration in usage noted between January 2025 and February 2026, where the vehicle clocked roughly 20,000 miles in just over thirteen months. This rapid accumulation places high stress on wear-and-tear components. The record shows a consistent pattern of neglecting basic items, such as tyres reaching legal limits in both 2021 and 2023, which indicates the owner likely performs minimum maintenance between annual MOT intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension, as the history shows recurring issues with thin pads, pitted, and scored discs across 2022 and 2024. The corrosion found on the offside front brake pipe in early 2026 is a specific concern for structural integrity of the vehicle's fluid lines. Furthermore, the repeated reports of inner edge wear on tyres suggest a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed despite multiple MOT advisories.