2010 Mazda 3 2.3L Petrol · AF60 GKE

The 2010 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 March 2026 at 104,090 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual passes show no advisories or faults. The vehicle's condition has neither worsened nor required corrective work across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 104,090 against an approximate 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,506 miles per year which is typical for the age. The DVSA data shows steady low annual use: 97,456 miles in April 2023, 99,840 by March 2024, 102,759 in March 2025, and 104,090 in March 2026. A failed test on 16 March 2024 at 99,835 miles preceded the pass five days later at 99,840 miles, with no defects listed on either entry, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a repair gap. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of deferred consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT history records no advisories that would confirm these areas were examined in depth. At 104,090 miles the original suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will carry sixteen years of age-related fatigue even if not yet failed. Given the absence of flagged brake binding, exhaust emissions faults, or tyre defects across the record, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The lack of recurring advisories implies no worsening mechanical trend, though low mileage can mask standing-water corrosion and perished rubber that a static test does not always capture.