2022 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · YC22 KWD

The 2022 Mazda 3 passed its most recent MOT on 27 May 2026 at 45,103 miles, but the maintenance trend is not stable. The same fault has appeared in consecutive tests. Both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged for cracking or perishing on 11 June 2025 at 37,018 miles, and the identical advisory reappeared at the May 2026 test. This indicates the underlying cause, whether age-related sidewall degradation, underinflation, or prolonged standing, has not been adequately resolved between inspections. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the recurring tyre advisory points to a pattern of deferred basic upkeep rather than a one-off consumable issue. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,276 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent daily or commuting use rather than long periods of inactivity. The gap between the June 2025 test at 37,018 miles and the May 2026 test at 45,103 miles represents an increase of 8,085 miles over approximately eleven months, a steady and unremarkable rate. No anomalous jumps or suspiciously low intervals appear in the two-test record, though the limited history of only two entries restricts deeper trend analysis. The vehicle has not been sitting unused for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres during any in-person inspection, particularly the rears. Cracking or perishing in the sidewall area, referenced under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii) of the inspection manual, can indicate age degradation, UV exposure, or chronic underinflation that accelerates internal sidewall damage. Check the date stamps on each tyre against the vehicle's age and confirm whether the rear tyres were replaced after the May 2026 advisory or if the same aged rubber remains fitted. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for embedded stones, cuts, and bulging that could precede a sudden deflation. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any suspension, brake, or structural corrosion advisories in either test is encouraging, but a thorough underside inspection remains prudent given the vehicle has now accumulated over 45,000 miles. Focus on the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorber dust covers, and the integrity of brake discs and pads, as these components typically begin showing wear at this mileage on a daily-driven vehicle.