2014 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · PO14 XSP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent passing record, despite minor recurring issues with tyre condition. The most recent test on 30 January 2026 at 58,461 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester noted a cut in the nearside rear inner tyre. While this specific cut did not reach the cords, it follows a pattern of minor tyre damage seen in previous years. The mileage profile indicates light usage for a 2014 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,872 miles per year. The data shows a steady, predictable increase in distance covered. Between February 2022 and February 2023, the mileage rose from 27,872 to 37,590, and it has continued to climb at a similar rate through to the most recent 2026 inspection. This low-mileage usage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy long-distance motorway driving, though it may have spent periods stationary. The MOT history highlights a specific maintenance event in February 2023 when the vehicle failed due to thin front brake pads on both the nearside and offside inner surfaces. This failure was rectified for the subsequent pass. A buyer should inspect the current thickness of the front brake pads and the condition of the brake discs to ensure the wear is progressing normally. Recurring advisories regarding tyre damage, such as the cuts noted in January 2021 and February 2023, suggest the vehicle may be driven in environments with debris or that tyre upkeep is managed reactively rather than proactively. A physical inspection of all four tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing is necessary, alongside a check of the suspension components and bushes, as low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from rubber degradation due to age rather than wear.