2018 Mazda Cx-3 2.0L Petrol · FP18 RFZ

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 exhibits a stable and exemplary maintenance trend, confirmed by a flawless MOT record. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 32,833 miles passed without any recorded defects or advisories, though this certificate is now over a year old relative to the current date. This unbroken chain of clean certificates indicates a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural issues. The annual mileage accumulation shows a declining trajectory over the recorded period. Between the May 2022 test at 23,235 miles and the May 2023 test at 28,147 miles, the vehicle covered 4,912 miles. This dropped to 2,875 miles by the May 2024 test at 31,022 miles, and further decreased to just 1,811 miles by the May 2025 test at 32,833 miles. While the overall average of roughly 4,104 miles per year is low for an eight-year-old car, the diminishing annual usage suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Despite the pristine MOT history, the low and declining mileage warrants a focused physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from standing idle. A buyer should inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the calipers for any binding, as short trips and prolonged stationary periods often cause these issues before they trigger an MOT failure. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and assess the suspension bushes for perishing. Verifying the exhaust emissions under cold start conditions remains prudent, as low-mileage engines can suffer from incomplete combustion and catalytic converter inefficiency that a brief MOT sniff test might not capture.