2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DC17 BBO

The 2017 Mazda 3 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 18 August 2025 at 81,780 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the maintenance trend has held steady rather than worsening or deteriorating over time. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,087 miles, which is typical for a nine-year-old vehicle. The records show consistent yearly increments: 35,372 miles in December 2021, 47,466 in December 2022, 61,131 in December 2023, 74,507 in December 2024, and 81,780 by August 2025. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests stretched to eight months yet added only 7,273 miles, indicating lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing a pass and no minor or major items raised. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any historical advisories that might otherwise reveal wear patterns. The clean record offers no flag for corrosion or exhaust emissions issues, but standing periods implied by lower recent mileage can conceal underbody rust or seized calipers not caught in a static test. Given the flawless MOT history, previous owners appear to have kept the vehicle to a reasonable servicing standard with no skipped tests or repeated failures. Verify service stamps against the mileage timeline and check tyre sidewall condition, as consumable wear remains outside MOT scope despite the unbroken pass sequence.