2010 Mazda 3 2.0L Diesel · SP10 AEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent MOT conducted in October 2024 at 122,261 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just four days prior at nearly identical mileage, which suggests the previous failure was likely a minor administrative or easily rectified item corrected instantly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The car has maintained a clean pass record across the last three successful tests. The mileage progression is consistent with typical low-use patterns, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. Between the October 2022 test at 107,745 miles and the October 2024 test at 122,261 miles, the vehicle covered 14,516 miles, representing a steady annual rate without long periods of stationary inactivity. This regularity indicates consistent use which reduces the risk of drivetrain or suspension components suffering from dry rot or seized degradation often seen in long-standing low-mileage vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always trigger a failure until significant. While the record shows no recurring faults, the age of the vehicle warrants a close look at wheel arches and underside mounting points. Given the consistent mileage, checking the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and brake lines is also advisable, as these components often reach the end of their functional life regardless of the total miles driven.