2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · CE60 URJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 64,324 miles passed with no recorded defects. Repeatedly flagged thin rear brake pads have persisted from 2022 through 2025 but have not breached the failure threshold, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a deteriorating one. Mileage totals 64,324 miles after sixteen years, averaging roughly 4,020 miles per annum. The recorded progression – 55,644 miles in March 2022, 57,870 miles in March 2023, 60,136 miles in March 2024, 62,145 miles in March 2025 and 64,324 miles in March 2026 – shows a steady, modest increase with no sudden spikes or long gaps. This low‑average use suggests the car has not been subject to high‑stress mileage, and the MOT record contains no hidden periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should examine the rear braking system closely. Although the pads have remained within legal limits, they are consistently described as thin; checking for uneven wear, glazing, or impending pad replacement is prudent, and a visual inspection of the discs for scoring or rust is advisable. The front registration plate deterioration noted in 2023 and 2024 is a cosmetic issue but warrants a check to ensure legibility and secure mounting. Given the absence of any suspension or structural advisories in the MOT history, a standard inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and chassis for corrosion will confirm that no latent defects have emerged.