2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · BJ67 FSF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 8 April 2026 at 72,338 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability during the most recent testing. While the car passed without defects in 2024 and 2025, it suffered two failures in April 2026 within just one week of the initial test attempt before finally achieving a pass. This suggests that a specific mechanical or component issue emerged that required immediate rectification to bring the vehicle back to a legal standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 49,820 miles and March 2025 at 59,446 miles, the car covered roughly 9,600 miles, which is slightly above the average. The jump of 12,892 miles between March 2025 and April 2026 indicates a significant increase in usage over that final year, which often accelerates wear on consumable items like tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushings. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the areas that caused the two April 2026 failures. Since the record does not list the specific defects for those failures, it is vital to ask the seller exactly what was replaced or adjusted, such as lighting units, exhaust leaks, or brake components. Given the age of the Mazda, particular attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the sills and rear suspension mounting, as these are common points of failure on this model. Check the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the control arms to ensure the recent spike in mileage has not masked deeper mechanical wear.