2009 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DN59 UKA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 December 2025 at 107,287 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but is characterized by an unusual pattern of immediate failures followed by passes within twenty-four hours. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test on one day and presented a clean record the following morning. This suggests the previous owner is proactive in addressing any immediate defects flagged by the tester rather than allowing mechanical issues to deteriorate. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 107,287 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,311 miles. This low mileage is consistent with short-distance urban driving. The data shows consistent accumulation, with roughly 4,500 miles driven between October 2023 and December 2024, and another 4,800 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. This regular interval indicates the vehicle is not subjected to long stationary periods, though low mileage on an older Mazda often masks the degradation of rubber components and seals. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis. Mazda models from this era are prone to significant corrosion in the rear wheel arches, sills, and suspension mounting points. The buyer should specifically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these components age over time regardless of low mileage. Given the recent rapid failures and passes, a thorough check of the brake fluid and minor items like light bulbs is necessary to ensure the previous failures were merely superficial adjustments rather than symptoms of deeper mechanical neglect.