2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · FG67 WTP

The 2017 Mazda 3 presents a stable and highly positive maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 November 2025 at 52,593 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual assessments without any mechanical or structural advisories, indicating diligent upkeep and a lack of recurring faults. While the record shows two failed tests in November 2023 and November 2024, both were immediately followed by passes on the subsequent day with no defects noted, suggesting minor, easily rectified issues rather than systemic failures. The mileage accumulation aligns with light, regular use rather than prolonged standing. Between the tests on 9 November 2023 at 38,400 miles and 8 November 2024 at 45,379 miles, the car covered roughly 7,000 miles. This increased slightly to approximately 7,200 miles over the following year, ending at 52,593 miles on 12 November 2025. This sub-6,000-mile annual average is notably low for a vehicle of this age, pointing to short, local journeys or infrequent use, which can sometimes mask wear that higher-mileage motorway driving would otherwise reveal. Despite the pristine MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on the specific risks associated with low-mileage, short-hop driving. Brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny for surface corrosion and binding, as infrequent use prevents the pads from wiping the rotors clean. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have deteriorated from age and standing rather than wear, so check for perishing and cracking. Tyre sidewalls need examination for age-related crazing, even if tread depths remain legal, as the rubber hardens over the years. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has sat for extended periods.