2008 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · MW08 EOR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 12 May 2025 at 127,130 miles where it passed with no recorded defects. This result suggests a maintenance trend that is currently improving. While the car suffered from failures in previous years, the owner successfully addressed the necessary repairs to achieve clean passes in the two most recent inspections, indicating that mechanical issues are presently meeting minimum legal standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging out approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between May 2023 and May 2024, the vehicle covered 15,111 miles, representing a period of higher intensity compared to the subsequent interval of 14,578 miles recorded between May 2024 and May 2025. This steady rate of accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than being left stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of braking hardware. Despite the recent clean passes, the history of failures in 2023 and 2024 indicates that the vehicle is prone to specific mechanical or operational faults that require attention. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and sills, which are common failure points for this model. The inspector should also check the suspension bushes for wear and inspect the brake lines for signs ofes to ensure that the issues which caused previous failures are not recurring as the mileage continues to climb.