2004 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · EO04 KWK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its history of clean passes following minor failures. The most recent test conducted in October 2022 at 134,767 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the record shows a pattern of failure immediately preceding a pass in both 2021 and 2022, these appear to be isolated incidents that were rectified prior to the re-test. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. Between the 2020 test at 106,264 miles and the 2022 test at 134,767 miles, the car covered roughly 28,500 miles, suggesting a steady usage pattern rather than long periods of neglect or extreme motorway driving. This low annual mileage generally reduces the wear tear on the drivetrain and engine-related components, however, the last recorded MOT is now nearly four years old, meaning the current mechanical state of the vehicle is unverified by the DVSA. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension, given the age of the vehicle. Mazda 3 models from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and rear suspension mounting points which the MOT record does not account for. Because the car is old, rubber components and suspension bushes may have perished or degraded regardless of the low mileage. Check the brake lines for corrosion and the calipers for binding, as the lack of recent advisories in the 2022 record provides no data on the current state of these critical components.