2019 Mazda Cx-3 2.0L Petrol · JD65 DAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 43,766 miles, it had failed that same session due to ineffective windscreen wipers and thinning rear brakes. The persistence of play in the nearside front steering mechanism across both the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that a steering component is being monitored rather than replaced, despite multiple flagged advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,250 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression of 9,901 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 8,119 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle is not heavily used, yet the recurring reports of corrosion and pitting on brake discs suggest the car may sit for long periods, allowing surface rust to develop on exposed metal components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly. The tester specifically identified play in the lower suspension arm ball joint in 2024 and continued play in the steering mechanism in 2025. These issues should be physically checked to ensure they have not progressed into significant wear or handling instability. Furthermore, the braking system shows a chronic history of worn and pitted discs since 2023. The current thickness of the rear pads and the condition of the front discs should be verified, as the previous failure indicates they were nearing the limit of their operational life.