MAZDA 32016 · 2.0L Petrol

The 2016 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 27,470 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2021 to 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without advisories or failures. The absence of recurring faults indicates consistent mechanical condition rather than a worsening or resolving pattern. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 18,363 miles at the 11 October 2021 test to 27,470 miles by September 2025, a total of 9,107 miles over four years, averaging roughly 2,747 miles annually. The longest gap between tests spans 11 April 2025 at 27,001 miles and 23 September 2025 at 27,470 miles, showing only 469 miles added in five months. Such low accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, which can permit tyre flat-spotting, brake caliper seizing, and fluid degradation despite clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, as rubber components deteriorate with time irrespective of mileage. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet standing vehicles often develop underbody surface rust unseen during a pass. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for binding or pitting after extended dormancy. Given the sparse but clean record, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory testing without neglect. The lack of advisories on consumables such as tyres or wiper blades implies either timely replacement or minimal exposure to road conditions. Prospective purchasers should verify service history independently, since MOT passes alone do not confirm cambelt or fluid intervals on this low-mileage example.