2015 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · LF65 LNT

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition, having passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 45,516 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable following a significant mechanical failure in the previous year. While the June 2025 test revealed urgent issues, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the necessary repairs were addressed and the vehicle currently meets minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,138 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 3,107-mile interval between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 3,111 miles covered between June 2025 and May 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the car has seen light use on the drivetrain and suspension, though it also increases the risk of rubber component degradation and brake corrosion if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. The failure on 16 June 2025 at 42,405 miles highlighted a total exhaustion of all four brake pads and the front brake discs. The tester flagged pads at less than 1.5mm thickness and discs that were pitted, scored, and lipped. While these were replaced to pass the test three days later, a buyer should inspect the current state of the front brake calipers to ensure the pistons are not seized. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should also check for surface rust on the exhaust and cracking in the suspension bushes, which often affect vehicles that are not driven frequently.