2020 Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol · SL20 HJF

The most recent MOT history shows a concerning pattern of reactive maintenance. Although the vehicle passed its test on 7 April 2026, this was only after failing a test earlier the same day at 32,059 miles. The failure was caused by serious safety defects, specifically front brake pads worn below the legal limit of 1.5 mm and a rear tyre with exposed ply or cords. The braking system exhibits a clear worsening trend. In April 2025, the front brake discs were already flagged as an advisory for being worn, pitted, or scored. Instead of being addressed then, the issue was left to deteriorate, leading to the 2026 failure where both the discs and the pads required attention. This suggests the previous owner may have delayed necessary repairs until the car became legally unroadworthy. The mileage is relatively low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,343 miles per year. While this implies less general wear and tear on the engine and drivetrain, the failure of critical safety items like brakes and tyres indicates that low mileage does not guarantee a lack of repair needs. In fact, the condition of the brakes suggests the vehicle may have been subjected to stop-start driving or periods of inactivity which can accelerate corrosion on discs.