2022 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DV22 OEU

The 2022 Mazda 3 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 9 June 2026 at 29,934 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant because it follows a failure just one day prior in April 2025, where the tester flagged a nearside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum and an offside front tyre worn to approximately 2mm on the edge. The subsequent April 2025 retest at 27,149 miles passed cleanly, confirming the tyres were replaced promptly. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the defect without delay rather than allowing it to persist, which is a positive indicator of responsible upkeep. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,484 miles per year sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data. The 2,785-mile increase between the April 2025 test at 27,149 miles and the June 2026 test at 29,934 miles represents approximately fourteen months of use, which implies slightly lighter usage in the most recent period. The record is sparse with only three entries, but each one is consistent and shows no signs of mileage rollback or irregularity. The only defect category appearing in the entire history relates to tyre condition, specifically uneven edge wear on the offside front. While tyres are consumable items and a single failure does not indicate neglect, the edge wear pattern raises a question about wheel alignment or tracking. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for uneven wear and request confirmation that the tracking has been checked and corrected. Suspension components including front lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links should be examined for play, as misalignment often originates from worn steering or suspension joints rather than the tyres themselves. Beyond the tyre-related concern, the clean pass in June 2026 provides reasonable confidence in the vehicle's current mechanical condition. The braking system, exhaust emissions, structural integrity, and lighting all met DVSA standards at 29,934 miles. A test drive should still verify that the brakes do not pull or bind, that the suspension rides without knocking over rough surfaces, and that the steering tracks straight under light hands at motorway speed. The MOT record alone cannot substitute for a physical inspection, but it does indicate no recurring or unresolved mechanical faults at this time.