2020 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · CU70 HWC

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 at 26,233 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 24 October 2024 at 17,809 miles and 6 February 2024 at 15,315 miles also passed clean. Three consecutive passes with zero advisories indicate the vehicle has not developed any worsening mechanical or structural faults across the observed period. The mileage pattern reflects very light use for a six-year-old car. From the February 2024 test at 15,315 miles to the October 2024 test at 17,809 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,494 miles in roughly eight months. By the November 2025 test it had reached 26,233 miles, adding 8,424 miles over the following twelve months. Annual averages sit near 4,372 miles. The record is sparse but entirely clean, showing no gaps with failed tests or sudden accumulation that would hint at neglected intervals. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable items not always captured by MOT passes. Low mileage combined with possible long stationary periods raises the risk of perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, plus surface corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures. The tester logged no advisories on coil springs, brake calipers, or exhaust emissions, yet these should be visually checked for age-related degradation. Given the absent defect history, previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to at least statutory standard. The clean record offers no evidence of skipped basic upkeep like worn wiper blades or tyre tread limits. Prospective owners should verify service history to confirm fluid changes, as the MOT alone does not record such intervals.