2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · FH18 WXY

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 104,385 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from 15 August 2022 at 55,977 miles through to the latest pass showing clean results. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any entry, indicating the vehicle has not required rectification work within the recorded test cycle. Mileage stands at 104,385 against an August 2018 build, equating to roughly 13,000 miles per year and placing this example above typical class use for its age. The records show steady annual accumulation: 55,977 miles in August 2022, 71,744 by 7 August 2023, 86,684 on 15 July 2024, then 104,372 at the failed test of 4 August 2025. The jump of nearly 18,000 miles between July 2024 and August 2025 is the largest single interval and reflects committed motorway or commuting use rather than prolonged standing. A notable anomaly sits in the August 2025 sequence. The car failed on 4 August 2025 at 104,372 miles with no defects listed, then passed two days later at 104,385 miles, again with no defects recorded. This pattern suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, though a buyer should confirm with the testing station what triggered the failure. The clean slate otherwise means no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, or corrosion issues demand prior-action from the seller. In person, the buyer should still verify structural integrity and consumable condition given the high annual mileage. Inspect front coil springs, rear suspension arms, and brake calipers for binding or fatigue not yet captured by the MOT. Check exhaust emissions against expected norms for a 2018 petrol unit and examine underbody and sills for early corrosion. Tyres and wiper blades will likely be due given the distance covered since the 2024 test.