2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · CE60 URC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the mechanical history shows a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and suspension wear. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 101,926 miles, the tester identified worn offside front suspension arm bushes and significant corrosion across the rear sub-frame and lower suspension arms. While the vehicle passed, the progression of rust on multiple structural points indicates that the chassis is entering a phase of degradation that will require close monitoring. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,370 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 17,525 miles, representing a steady usage profile without long periods of neglect. The initial failure in October 2022 at 84,397 miles due to perished tyres and an insecure anti-roll bar linkage suggests that while the mileage is low, rubber components and hardware are suffering from age-related decay rather than just distance driven. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the sub-frames and lower suspension arms. The recurring mentions of corrosion in 2024 and 2025 suggest that surface rust is transitioning into deeper decay which could eventually lead to a structural failure. Attention should also be paid to the suspension ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages, which have been flagged for play or insecurity across multiple testing years. Given the age of the Mazda, the integrity of these metal components is the primary risk to the long-term viability of the vehicle.