2009 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · SW09 BWZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clean record in its most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted on 30 October 2023 at 101,919 miles passed with no recorded defects. This follows a failure just twelve days prior at the exact same mileage, which suggests a minor issue or administrative item was rectified immediately before the retest. Since that successful pass, the vehicle has maintained a clean status without further reported mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Data shows consistent usage over the years, with 9,104 miles covered between October 2021 and 2022, and another 7,611 miles between 2022 and 2023. This low-frequency use often indicates less wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though the long intervals between annual tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or the seizing of brake components if the car sits stationary for. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as Mazda 3 models from this era are prone to corrosion. While the record is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close look for surface rust around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points. Lower mileage vehicles often suffer from dry-rot in the suspension bushes or perished brake lines which do not always trigger an MOT failure until they reach a critical state. Ensure the brakes are not binding and check the exhaust system for excessive thinning despite the low mileage history.