2007 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · FP07 EKU

The 2007 Mazda 3 demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, most recently passing its MOT on 29 November 2024 at 134,410 miles with zero defects recorded. The current roadworthiness status is compromised, however, as the certificate expired nearly two years ago in July 2026. The historical record features an unusual pattern of failed tests on 2 December 2022 and 8 December 2023, both recorded without specific defects. This anomaly typically indicates an aborted test or a sudden, rectifiable issue preventing completion, rather than a chronic mechanical fault, given the immediate subsequent passes on the same or following days. The mileage accumulation aligns with light, typical use for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,074 miles annually. Between the December 2022 test at 124,584 miles and the December 2023 test at 129,053 miles, the car covered 4,469 miles. This increased slightly to 5,357 miles over the following twelve months leading to the November 2024 test at 134,410 miles. The data shows no alarming gaps or rapid accumulation, suggesting consistent, low-intensity usage rather than prolonged periods of standing. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on the structural and mechanical vulnerabilities typical of a vehicle approaching two decades old. Low annual mileage increases the risk of deterioration from standing, so a buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion that can cause binding. Tyre age and sidewall cracking also warrant close scrutiny, as low-mileage vehicles often require replacement due to age rather than tread wear. The underbody and sills require a thorough inspection for corrosion, as structural rust remains a primary concern for vehicles of this era. Verifying the current condition of these components is essential before committing to a purchase, given the lack of a recent MOT to confirm their integrity.