2009 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · ST09 WPA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant lapse in recent testing. The most recent MOT conducted in February 2022 at 125,217 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one day prior. Since the car has not undergone a test in over four years, the current state of its mechanical and safety components is unknown and carries a high risk of undetected wear or failure given the interval since the last inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,366 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression of 9,535 miles between June 2019 and December 2020, followed by another 4,416 miles leading into the 2022 test. This low annual usage suggests light rather than high-intensity long-distance commuting. However, the four-year gap in MOT records since 2022 indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for periods, which often leads to perished rubber components and internal fluid degradation. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity, as this era of Mazda 3 is prone to significant corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Because the MOT history lacks detailed advisories, the inspector needs to manually check for mounting surface rust and seized brake calipers that may have developed during the long period without official testing. Suspension bushes and coil springs also require scrutiny for cracks or fatigue, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber rot rather than mechanical wear.