2021 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · LS21 ENF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 with a clean bill of health and no recorded defects, indicating it is currently safe and roadworthy. However, the history reveals a distinct mechanical issue that occurred at very low mileage. The car failed its MOT on 16 May 2025 at just 13,486 miles because the offside rear brake pad was worn below the legal limit and the rear brake disc was significantly worn. It is unusual for rear brakes to fail this early on a modern hatchback, which suggests the vehicle may have been standing for long periods, causing corrosion to damage the components rather than them wearing out through friction. The trend for the vehicle's condition is currently stable and improving, as the brake defect was rectified immediately. The car passed a retest five days later at the same mileage, and the latest test a year later shows no recurring problems. The mileage relative to the car's age tells a story of changing usage patterns. While the average annual mileage appears low at roughly 5,382 miles, the data shows the car was barely used initially. It had only covered 5,712 miles by April 2024 but has since accumulated over 20,000 miles in just over two years. This indicates the vehicle has transitioned from being stored or used infrequently to serving as a daily runner.