2014 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · MW64 OOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 44,062 miles resulted in a failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and perished rubber on both rear tyres. While these issues were rectified to achieve a subsequent pass, the failure suggests that mechanical components are only addressed once they reach a breaking point rather than during routine servicing. At twelve years of age, the recorded mileage of 44,062 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the intervals between tests, showing only 4,658 miles driven between January 2025 and January 2026. However, low mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is evidenced by the recurring reports of tyre cracking and perishing seen in the records from 2023 through into 2026. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the fractured coil spring in 2026 indicates that the components may be nearing the end of their functional life. The 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, allowing surface corrosion to affect the metal surfaces. Given the repeated failures for tyre condition, the current state of the sidewalls on all four tyres should be verified to ensure they are not developing dry rot despite potentially having sufficient tread.