There’s another thread recently on buying an NC and what to look for. In that I posted a video on the rust problems to look for, you could take a look there as a guide on underbody rust.
Engines can go before they reach 100k miles if not well lubed and serviced properly, this one at well over that mark is doing well.
Why can’t the seller gather the service history for you, I had this supplied to me (digital history) when I bought my first NC?
Me thinking like I do, with caution, has the last owner had any servicing done by a Mazda garage/dealer, is it just sales patter?
Always buyer beware, it’s got a long MOT but how much stuff will require work come the next MOT. I take it it’s the blue PRHT just under £1800 we are after? It’ll give you almost a years driving in an NC, you can look at that way, hopefully longer but I guess it won’t be a keeper for long due to age/mileage combination.
The other thread…