2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · KG56 LLF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of neglected rubber components and suspension hardware. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 64,415 miles passed, it revealed significant corrosion on both rear coil springs and perishing inner tyres. This follows a failure in September 2024 for poor parking brake efficiency and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, suggesting that while the car passes tests, it suffers from age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. At 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 64,415 is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,221 miles per year. This low usage explains the recurring perishing of tyres and the corrosion of coil springs, as rubber and metal components degrade over time even when stationary. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles driven between annual tests since 2022. This lack of use suggests the vehicle likely sits for long periods which often leads to the brake seizing issues and dry rot observed. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension thoroughly for signs of structural rust beyond the corroded coil springs flagged in 2025. The repeated advisories for perishing tyres across 2024 and 2025 indicate the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of tread depth. Verify the parking brake mechanism specifically to ensure the 2024 failure for inadequate effort was fully rectified, and check the engine management system light to confirm the malfunction indicator has not been cleared or bypassed.