2015 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · LS15 YKH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 120,137 miles. The maintenance trend is concerning as it reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed the latest test, it only did so after an initial failure on the same day due to front brake pads wearing below 1.5mm. This follows a history of repeated advisories for worn tyres and thin brake pads, suggesting the owner typically waits for a test failure or advisory before addressing basic wear items. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 10,922 miles per year. Growth has been steady, moving from 62,154 miles in March 2018 to 120,137 miles by January 2026. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest periods of neglect or extreme commercial use. The vehicle has been used regularly, which generally prevents the seals and gaskets from drying out, though it increases the demand on the drivetrain. A buyer must scrutinize the tyre and brake maintenance history. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the tester repeatedly flagged perishing, cracking, and tread depth issues on both front and rear tyres. The 6 January 2024 test specifically noted a nail in the nearside front tyre and all four tyres worn close to the legal limit. This recurring neglect of consumables suggests a lack of attention to general vehicle health. Inspect the brake system thoroughly, as the record shows a trend of thin pads across both axles. The 26 February 2019 test flagged high handbrake lever travel and thin rear pads, while the 19 January 2026 failure focused on the fronts. Check for uneven tyre wear on the inner edges, as this was explicitly noted in 2019 and may indicate a lingering wheel alignment or suspension bush issue that was never formally corrected.