2014 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · DX14 TFO

The 2014 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable and unbroken maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 59,782 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the DVSA history, which indicates the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Annual mileage has stayed low against the car's twelve years of age. The tester logged 28,727 miles on 24 February 2022, rising to 31,217 by 8 March 2023, 40,463 on 1 March 2024, 49,709 on 21 February 2025, and 59,782 on 19 February 2026. That equates to roughly 4,982 miles per year, with the largest single-year jump of about 9,754 miles falling between the 2023 and 2024 tests. The record shows no gaps in testing and no sudden accumulation that would suggest hard commercial use. A clean MOT sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Low mileage combined with the 2022 to 2024 standing periods raises the risk of perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, degraded brake hoses, and flat-spotted tyres from long storage. The absence of corrosion advisories is favourable, yet structural integrity around sills and subframes should still be checked for hidden rust given the car's age. The buyer should verify brake disc condition and caliper operation, as binding calipers or lipped discs can develop unnoticed on a lightly driven car. Exhaust emissions passed each year, but a pre-purchase check of coil springs and steering joints remains sensible. The history implies a cautious owner who kept the car serviced to pass standard, though in-person scrutiny of consumables remains the prudent step.