2009 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · EX59 FRD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows signs of accelerating age-related degradation. The most recent test in June 2025 at 112,593 miles passed with a significant advisory for surface corrosion across most suspension components. This follows a mechanical failure in June 2024 due to a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber. While the immediate fault was rectified, the presence of way corrosion suggests the vehicle is entering a vulnerable stage. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's springer-year age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 2,500 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regular usage indicates the car has not sat dormant, but the low annual mileage does not protect the rubber components or metal surfaces from environmental oxidation regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of theんですよ to assess the depth of the surface corrosion noted in the 2025Test. way attention should be paid to the mounting points for the suspension and the subframe, where Mazda models of this era frequently suffer from structural rot. The 2023 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on the front axle suggests potential alignment issues or worn bushes, which should be verified against the current state of the tyres. Given the previous shock absorber failure, the remaining dampers should be checked for signs of weeping to ensure the suspension remains stable.