2013 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SP13 NPC

The vehicle demonstrates a highly stable and positive roadworthiness trend, having secured four consecutive clean passes since July 2022. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 97,389 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects, indicating that the current owner is maintaining the car to a high standard. The single failure recorded on 11 July 2022 at 88,237 miles appears to be a clerical or administrative anomaly, as the vehicle passed the following day without any recorded defects, suggesting no underlying mechanical failure occurred at that time. Annual mileage accumulation remains remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year over the last four cycles. This moderate usage pattern is well below the national average for a vehicle of this age, which typically bodes well for the longevity of the drivetrain and chassis components. The steady, low-mileage progression suggests the car has not been subjected to the excessive stress associated with high-speed motorway commuting or heavy load-bearing, providing a solid baseline for continued reliable operation. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the undercarriage and the condition of the suspension bushes, as these are common areas for corrosion and wear on a thirteen-year-old Mazda 3. While the MOT history is clean, it does not account for non-test items such as clutch bite point, gearbox synchromesh, or the condition of the timing chain. Inspect the brake discs for signs of surface corrosion caused by the low annual mileage, as vehicles that sit for extended periods often develop binding calipers or pitted friction surfaces despite passing their annual inspection.