2016 ISUZU D-MAX2.5L Diesel

The 2016 Isuzu D-MAX presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 29 April 2025 at 33,228 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes across every available MOT entry. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a ten-year-old pickup. The record traces 12,807 miles at the November 2021 test, rising to 15,156 by May 2022, 20,023 in April 2023, 26,311 in April 2024, and 33,228 by April 2025. That averages roughly 3,300 miles per year. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests spans six months rather than twelve, yet the mileage added only 2,349, confirming light use throughout. Low throughput like this often signals long stationary periods, which can let moisture gather in brake calipers, flat-spot tyres, and encourage underbody corrosion even when the test sheet stays clear. A buyer should still lay eyes on structural integrity beneath the chassis and around suspension mounts, since D-Max frames can harbour hidden rust where the MOT examiner saw no fail point. Check the brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and verify the coil springs and suspension bushes have not cracked from infrequent flexing. The clean history implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current but tells us nothing about interim servicing. Inspect the exhaust emissions system, fluid condition, and tyre sidewalls closely before purchase, as low-mileage vehicles rot quietly rather than wear openly.