Vehicle overview

This silver 2018 Mazda3 is a left-hand-drive four-door sedan with a red-and-black cabin. The available information identifies Middle East specification, 190,000 km and an asking-price phrase of “over ten thousand”; that phrase is normalized to AED 16,000 under the collection rule. The manufacturer compliance label records August 2017 production, VIN JM7BN1SZ0J1182635 and conformity with Gulf technical regulations.

Engine and catalogue mapping

The vehicle is mapped to the available 2018 Mazda3 1.5-litre inline-four, front-wheel-drive catalogue specification. The exact engine, transmission and factory grade must still be confirmed from the VIN, build plate and registration because the short advertisement does not state them. Check engine number, displacement, transmission code and original equipment before ordering parts or valuing the car.

Exterior inspection

Photographs show a silver sedan with Mazda's shield grille, swept lamps, alloy wheels and a sunroof. Inspect the paint in daylight and shade, compare reflections and panel gaps, and measure every metal panel with a calibrated paint-depth gauge. Check glass markings, lamps, bumpers, wheel arches, lower edges and jacking points. Photographs cannot establish accident or structural history, so place the vehicle on a lift and inspect the floor, rails, subframes and suspension mounting areas.

Cabin and functions

The cabin has bright red seat upholstery against a black dashboard and trim. Check the quality and security of any retrim work, including seams, airbags, seat-belt anchors and seat occupancy sensors. Test the air conditioning, central display, audio, Bluetooth, USB connections, windows, mirrors, locks, sunroof, lighting, wipers, camera, parking aids and all keys. Confirm that warning lamps complete their normal start-up self-test and clear correctly.

Cold start and road test

Arrange the first start of the day while the engine is fully cold. Inspect oil, coolant, brake fluid, battery, belts, hoses, mounts and visible leaks. Listen for unusual noise and confirm stable idle. On the road, assess Drive and Reverse engagement, acceleration, gear response, engine temperature, straight tracking, steering assistance and controlled braking. Include parking manoeuvres, uneven roads and a faster section so suspension, wheel-bearing and driveline noises can be evaluated.

Mileage and maintenance

The listed mileage is 190,000 km. Confirm the live odometer and reconcile it with RTA inspection records, dated service invoices, workshop receipts and tyre production dates. Ask for evidence of engine-oil services, cooling-system work, spark plugs, belts, brakes, suspension, battery, air-conditioning and transmission maintenance. If records are incomplete, budget for a baseline service and use an independent inspection to prioritize any further work.

VIN and ownership documents

Match VIN JM7BN1SZ0J1182635 at the windscreen, body label, chassis stamping, registration and diagnostic scan. Review ownership, finance clearance, accident and insurance history, number of keys and transfer eligibility. The compliance label supports Gulf conformity, but the exact regional grade and equipment still require the registration and factory data. Do not rely on appearance alone when selecting parts or insurance details.

Arrange a viewing

Contact us to confirm availability and arrange a daylight viewing in Dubai International City. Verify the AED 16,000 asking price directly and allow enough time for a cold start, complete function demonstration, document review, road test and independent lift inspection. A written report should separate urgent safety items, upcoming maintenance and optional cosmetic work before a final decision.