2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · CU18 YRJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 51,807 miles, it followed a failure just one day prior at the same mileage due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyre issues. This sequence suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT pass rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 51,807 miles over eight years, the Mazda 3 has covered an average of approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The record shows a significant gap between February 2024 at 34,944 miles and March 2025 at 43,580 miles, where nearly 8,600 miles were driven in a year. However, the low mileage has not shielded the vehicle from neglect of consumables, as evidenced by the recurring failures regarding tyre depth across the last three years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and tyre condition. The fractured offside rear coil spring in March 2026 indicates potential stress on related suspension components, and the repeated advisories for low tread depth in 2025 and 2026 suggest poor alignment or a total disregard for basic tyre replacement intervals. Check for uneven wear on the current tyres and inspect the shock absorbers and bushes, as the history highlights a clear trend of allowing components to reach their failure point before intervention.