2015 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · OY15 LUP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in January 2026 at 77,351 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable progression of wear-and-tear items being addressed between tests. While the 2026 test was restricted by child seats preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelts, the lack of new mechanical advisories compared to previous years suggests that the identified suspension and tyre issues have been managed by the owner. At 77,351 miles over eleven years, the Mazda has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate annual usage. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,500 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 6,615 miles in the most recent twelve months. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for extended periods, which often prevents the premature degradation of rubber components and seals common in older vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the January 2025 test flagged wear on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. Although these did not result in excessive movement at that time, bushes typically degrade steadily and lead to uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the misting of oil on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2023 should be checked for active leaking to ensure the damper has not progressed to the point of affecting handling stability. The 2024 advisories regarding tyre perishing and edge-worn tyres indicate that the previous owner occasionally neglected basic consumable maintenance until prompted by the tester. Since no instances of structural corrosion or brake binding have appeared in the history, the primary concerns remain the aforementioned suspension rubber components. Verifying the current state of all four tyres is essential to ensure the issues from two years ago have been fully rectified with high-quality replacements.