2019 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · KK69 GGX

The 2019 Mazda 3 presents a broadly stable mechanical record, though the most recent MOT on 11 October 2025 at 36,170 miles introduced advisories that were absent from the clean passes in 2022 and 2023. The tester flagged both front brake discs as worn with a slight lip, indicating the rotors are approaching the minimum thickness threshold and will require replacement in the near term. Both rear tyres were noted as starting to crack or perish, a condition linked to age-related rubber degradation rather than simple wear. These are not immediate failures, but they signal deferred consumable upkeep that a buyer should budget for. The trend is not worsening in a structural sense, yet it does show a shift from the defect-free earlier tests toward the kind of minor deterioration common on a seven-year-old vehicle. The mileage profile is notably low for the vehicle's age. Covering roughly 5,167 miles per year, the car accumulated only 6,164 miles by the first test on 29 October 2022, then jumped to 16,359 miles by 21 October 2023, and reached 26,466 miles by 19 October 2024. That pattern suggests a period of very light use or standing storage in the early years, followed by more consistent annual driving. The most recent test on 11 October 2025 recorded 36,170 miles, meaning the car covered nearly 10,000 miles in under a year. This acceleration in usage is worth noting because a vehicle that sat for extended periods may have dried-out rubber components, stale fuel residue, or surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension bushes that would not appear on a consistently driven example. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The front brake disc advisory at 36,170 miles points to a system that has seen harder use in the recent past, and the rear tyre cracking raises questions about whether the rubber has been sitting under load or exposed to UV and temperature cycling. Inspect the rear tyre sidewalls for deep perishing, especially if the car has been parked on uneven ground or left stationary for weeks at a time. Check the condition of the rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanism, as low-mileage vehicles sometimes suffer from sticking slides or binding cables due to lack of regular use. Suspension and structural integrity also warrant a careful look. With only four MOT records spanning four years, the data set is sparse, and there is no evidence of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or coil spring damage in any test. That is encouraging, but the low annual mileage and potential storage periods mean a physical inspection of subframe mounting points, anti-roll bar links, and lower arm bushes is advisable. A short test drive over rough surfaces will reveal any knocking or clunking that the MOT, conducted on a flat workshop floor, may not reproduce. Overall, the record is clean but not without minor concerns, and the car's value should reflect the imminent need for front brake discs and a set of rear tyres.