2007 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · LR07 CJX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of worsening structural and component degradation. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 90,448 miles, the tester identified corrosion on the rear sub-frame. This represents a progression from the issues noted in 2024, where extensive corrosion was flagged across the sub-frames, shocks, coil springs, and arms. The presence of these recurring faults suggests that the metalwork is actively deteriorating despite the overall passing results. At 90,448 miles, this nineteen-year-old Mazda 3 has averaged approximately 4,760 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with only 3,146 miles covered between November 2024 and 2025. However, the low mileage likely correlates with the age of the rubber and metal components. The 2024 advisory regarding a perished nearside rear tyre and defective wiper blades indicates that the vehicle may sit for long periods, leading to environmental degradation rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the underside to assess the extent of the structural rust. The 2024 record highlighted corroded rear fuel and brake pipes covered in grease, which can mask deep corrosion on the metal lines. Specific attention should also be paid to the front inner track rod end ball joints, which showed slight play in both 2023 and 2024 without being replaced. The power steering component seepage noted in 2024 also requires monitoring to ensure the leak has not worsened into a significant failure.