2015 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · PK65 EVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 107,689 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one week prior involving multiple defects. The trend shows a worsening state of suspension components and consumables that were allowed to reach the point of failure or near-limit wear, indicating that the previous owner only addressed faults when necessary to pass the MOT test. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is typical for an eleven-year-old car. The data shows a clear progression of 11,300 miles between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 9,650 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This regular usage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, but it also explains the steady wear on the rubber-bound suspension components and braking system seen in the inspection records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as both front arm pins and bushes were flagged as worn in the 2025 test. Although the rear suspension bushes were noted as excessively worn in the 2025 failure, they were not mentioned in the subsequent pass, suggesting they may not have been replaced or the tester missed the play. The history of fractured rear coil springs in August 2024 is a known weakness for this model and should be visually checked for any signs of fatigue or corrosion in the remaining components. The record also highlights recurring neglect of basic maintenance items, evidenced by multiple failures for thin tyres, blown bulbs, and ineffective wipers. The buyer should verify the remaining tread depth on all four tyres and the condition of the front brake pads, which were already noted as wearing thin in 2024. Given the repeated issues with anti-roll bar ball joints and track rod ends, a physical test of the steering and suspension play is essential to ensure no further mechanical failures are imminent.