2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DC66 NWS

The 2017 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 January 2026 at 69,760 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four subsequent annual tests back to January 2023 show the same clean outcome. No advisories or recurring faults appear across the history, indicating consistent mechanical condition over the observed period. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,750 miles, typical for a nine-year-old hatchback. The records show steady accumulation: 52,518 miles in January 2023, 58,643 in January 2024, 66,127 in January 2025, and 69,760 in January 2026. The spread of around 6,000 to 7,500 miles per year reflects regular but undemanding use. A failed test on 10 January 2023 at 52,518 miles preceded the passing retest one day later, with no defects logged on either entry; this suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault requiring repair. Given the absence of flagged wear across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the previous owner clearly kept the car to a standard that satisfied DVSA criteria each year. A clean sheet for three consecutive years with no advisories implies basic upkeep was not skipped. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT pass records do not itemise absent faults in detail. Verify the brake calipers are free and the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. Check tyre sidewalls and wiper blades for consumable age, though none were cited as deficient in the official data.