2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · AF66 VNW

The 2016 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 58,487 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in September 2024 at 56,033 miles, September 2023 at 49,180 miles, and October 2022 at 44,107 miles all passed cleanly. No advisories or defects appear across the five-year record. The odometer shows 58,487 miles against a ten-year age, averaging roughly 5,849 miles per year. The car gained only 2,354 miles between the October 2022 and September 2023 tests, then 6,853 miles to September 2024, and a mere 2,454 miles to the 2025 test. Such low, uneven accumulation suggests extended standing periods interspersed with light use. Sparse MOT data with zero flagged items limits insight into wear on consumables and hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low mileage may mask degraded rubber from age rather than use. The tester noted no binding calipers or exhaust emissions issues, yet standing vehicles often develop flat-spotted tyres and surface rust on structural members unseen by MOT. Verify the September 2025 fail-pass pair with DVSA to confirm no omitted defect data. Previous keepers appear to have stored the car more than driven it, skipping the heavy wear that triggers advisories. This clean record implies basic upkeep was not neglected, but low miles do not equal fault-free mechanical condition. A pre-purchase check of underbody corrosion and brake binding remains prudent before commitment.