2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · KB06 BWJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on March 4 2025 at 93,226 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The fact that the car cleared both the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying issues once they were flagged, rather than allowing long-term mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,661 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between August 2023 (83,769 miles) and September 2024 (90,294 miles), during which the car covered over 6,500 miles in fourteen months. Conversely, the vehicle covered only 6 miles between the February 2025 failure and the March 2025 pass. This intermittent use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mileage on the odometer. A buyer should physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the rear sills and wheel arches, as Mazda models from this era are prone to hidden corrosion. Because the car sits for long periods, the inspector must check the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or perished rot. The brake system also requires scrutiny for binding calipers or pitted brake discs, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from piston seize and surface rust on the braking surfaces.