2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · FV08 KWP

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 140,569 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the available history. The vehicle cleared its 2023, 2024 and 2025 annual tests without component wear being flagged, indicating consistent baseline condition for a car of this age. Recorded mileage rose from 125,258 at the 28 April 2023 test to 133,363 by 9 May 2024, then to 140,543 at the 16 May 2025 failure, averaging roughly 7,600 miles per year against the 18-year lifespan. This aligns with typical use and shows no sudden accumulation or prolonged standing. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs or emissions concerns noted at any stage. The two failed tests on 9 May 2024 and 16 May 2025 both list zero defects yet precede same-week passes on 10 May 2024 and 4 June 2025 respectively. Such back-to-back fail-then-pass cycles with no recorded fault suggest administrative or presentation issues at initial submission rather than rectified mechanical work. A buyer should still confirm the VIN and test documentation match, as the record offers no evidence of physical repair. In person, the buyer should verify structural integrity underneath for rust given the 2008 build year, and check coil springs, binding calipers and exhaust emissions despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories at 140,569 miles is unusual for a 17-year-old vehicle and warrants a hands-on inspection of consumables such as tyres and wiper blades before purchase.