2020 Mazda 3 GT Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 2.0L Petrol · YP70 MYN

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 28 April 2026, recorded at 48,122 miles. That pass followed a failure on the same day, indicating the tester identified multiple defects that were rectified within hours. The maintenance trend is currently stable, but the nature of the April 2026 failure raises questions about basic pre-test preparation. A competent owner typically checks tyre condition, washer fluid levels, and dashboard warning lamps before presenting a vehicle for test. The simultaneous presence of a TPMS warning lamp, insufficient washer fluid, a structural nearside front tyre bulge, and an offside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum suggests these items were not inspected or topped up prior to the initial submission. The insecure rear exhaust heat shield, carried over from the failure into the pass, is a minor advisory item but confirms at least one fault remained unresolved across both submissions on the same date. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2023 test at 10,015 miles and the September 2024 test at 26,543 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 16,528 miles in twelve months. That figure then dropped to roughly 8,502 miles over the following seven months leading to the May 2025 test at 39,045 miles, before climbing 9,077 miles to reach 48,122 miles by April 2026. The record shows no significant gaps in testing continuity, with annual tests maintained throughout. The data set is clean and complete, with no missing entries or anomalies suggesting mileage tampering. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front tyres and the exhaust heat shield. The nearside front tyre bulge flagged under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii) indicates internal structural separation, a defect that can recur if the replacement tyre is not properly specified or if the wheel has suffered impact damage. Check both front tyres for uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues. The insecure rear exhaust heat shield, though minor, warrants a visual check for corrosion or broken mounting points, particularly if the vehicle has been driven over speed bumps or rough surfaces. Given the TPMS lamp was illuminated during the failure, verify the system resets correctly and that all four sensors are functioning. The clean pass records from 2023 through 2025 suggest no chronic mechanical deterioration, but the April 2026 failure pattern implies the previous owner may have deferred routine checks. A short road test focusing on brake feel, steering alignment, and any dashboard warning lamps would be prudent before committing to purchase.