2014 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · NK64 RWX

The 2014 Mazda 3 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on its MOT record. The most recent test, conducted on 19 October 2024 at 102,917 miles, passed with zero defects. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passes across the last four years, with no advisories or failures recorded since October 2022. The vehicle appears to have been maintained to a solid standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues emerging in the data. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2022 test at 90,887 miles and the October 2024 test at 102,917 miles, the car covered roughly 12,030 miles over two years, averaging about 6,001 miles annually. This sits slightly below the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,576 miles per year, suggesting the car may have seen lighter use in recent years or spent extended periods stationary. The day-before retest on 18 October 2024 at 102,916 miles, which also passed with no defects, appears to be a routine duplicate entry or administrative anomaly rather than a genuine failure event. With a clean MOT history and no flagged defects, there are no specific recurring faults to guide a targeted inspection. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person assessment focused on areas that commonly degrade on vehicles of this age and mileage. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear or corrosion, as these components deteriorate with age regardless of MOT outcomes. Check the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding, and examine the underside and wheel arches for any signs of structural corrosion. Verify that the exhaust system is intact and that emissions remain within expected parameters. Tyre condition and tread depth should also be assessed, as consumable wear can change rapidly between test dates.