2017 Mazda Cx-3 2.0L Petrol · SA67 ACX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear improving trend following a period of concern. The most recent test conducted on 10 October 2025 at 41,939 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed and that the vehicle has maintained a clean record for the last two consecutive annual cycles. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,660 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 2,514 miles in a full year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the intermittent use can sometimes lead to component degradation in rubber parts or seals. The consistent low mileage recorded since 2023 suggests a pattern of light use which typically limits the likelihood of major mechanical failures. The failure on 14 September 2023 at 25,871 miles highlights specific mechanical areas that require attention during physical inspection. The tester flagged pitted and scored brake discs along with fluctuating brakes, alongside a nearside front tyre worn to the edge. Although the vehicle passed its subsequent tests, a buyer should verify that the brake system remains free of excessive vibration and that the discs were replaced rather than merely resurfaced. Additionally, the inoperative engine malfunction light failure reported in 2023 should be confirmed as resolved via a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management system.