2007 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · BF57 EDL

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 88,190 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 1 March 2025 at 86,514 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with statutory test standards over the past two years. Recorded mileage sits at 88,190 against a 2007 build, an average of roughly 4,642 miles per year. The DVSA entries show light annual use: 83,975 miles on 15 February 2024, 86,514 on 1 March 2025, and 88,190 on 26 February 2026. The sparse record reveals two failed tests on consecutive days in both February 2024 and February 2025, each followed by a pass at identical mileage with no defects listed. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical defect, as no faults were ever recorded. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's nineteen-year age. Low mileage combined with the 2024 and 2025 same-day fail-then-pass cycles implies the car may have stood unused for periods, raising the risk of perished rubber components and surface corrosion on structural members. Verify the underbody for rust at sills and subframes, and confirm brake calipers are free from binding after prolonged storage. The clean MOT trail offers reassurance, but the age alone warrants hands-on checks of consumables and structural integrity before purchase.