2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · NL17 RXD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its most recent MOT results. The test conducted on 02 June 2025 at 65,761 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. Following a brief failure in April 2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record through subsequent inspections, suggesting that any previously identified issues were rectified effectively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle profile, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over its nine-year life. There is a notable gap between the April 2023 test at 42,374 miles and the April 2024 test at 53,729 miles, representing over 11,000 miles in a single year. However, the frequency of tests in 2025—with two tests conducted between April and June—indicates either a recent period of proactive monitoring or a specific effort to ensure the vehicle's operational status. While the digital record is clean, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation regardless of mileage. Low mileage often means rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls dry out and crack over time rather than wearing down from friction. Inspect the underside for early-stage structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as these areas do not always trigger an MOT failure until integrity is compromised. Check the brake calipers for surface pitting or seizing, as infrequent use can lead to uneven corrosion on the rotors.