2015 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · CD02 ABD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of deferred attention regarding the braking system. While the most recent test in January 2023 at 108,610 miles passed, the tester identified significant pitting and scoring on both rear brake discs. This follows a mechanical failure in January 2021 where both rear service brakes were found to be excessively binding. The progression from binding calipers to surface-damaged discs suggests a recurring issue with the rear braking assembly that has been addressed through reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a typical eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable accumulation of roughly 11,000 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests, and another 11,452 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests. However, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT for over three years as of the current date. This gap means the current state of the structural integrity, suspension-related components, and exhaust emissions remains unverified by official DVSA data. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking hardware to ensure the previous binding issues were fully rectified and the discs have been replaced. The history of uneven tyre wear noted in 2020 and 2022 indicates a pattern of neglecting basic consumable upkeep, so the buyer should also assess the current alignment and alignment of all tyres. Given the age and mileage, specific attention should be paid to the underbody corrosion and suspension bushes, as these are common areas of failure for this model that are not captured in the provided historical records.