2017 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · SL67 DWA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the April 2026 test at 77,317 miles. While the recent history shows two instances of failure, the most recent results indicate that previous issues were successfully rectified. The failures in October 2024 and October 2025 suggest intermittent issues that were addressed within the same month, pointing toward a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical domestic usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. Averaging approximately 8,591 miles per year, the car has covered 77,317 miles without showing signs of excessive or erratic usage. The data shows steady progression from 66,112 miles in October 2024 to 77,317 miles in April 2026, which suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stagnation. Because the MOT failures in 2024 and 2025 did not list specific defects in the summary, the exact nature of those failures remains unconfirmed. A physical inspection is required to check for any lingering issues related to common wear items. You should specifically examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as well as check for uneven tyre wear or signs of binding calipers. Given the age and mileage, a thorough inspection of the underside is necessary to check for structural corrosion on the exhaust and chassis components. While the recent clean passes are encouraging, the previous failures suggest the vehicle may require frequent attention to minor consumables. Verify that all recent repairs were documented with receipts to ensure the reported fixes were actually carried out.