2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · CV16 ACZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 130,715 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently passed inspections without any recorded defects or advisories over the last two years. The failures recorded immediately preceding the 2025 and 2026 passes appear to be administrative anomalies or minor items that were rectified immediately prior to the retest, rather than a developing mechanical decline. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,000 miles annually. Between February 2024 and January 2025, the car covered 17,640 miles, followed by another 7,690 miles in the thirteen months leading up to the February 2026 test. This consistent accumulation suggests regular motorway or long driving, which typically places predictable stress on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT history in terms of advisories, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of high-mileage components. Focus should be placed on the condition of the suspension arms, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which often degrade after 130,000 miles. Given the high mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning and inspecting the underside for surface corrosion on the structural members is essential, as the MOT only identifies these issues once they have reached a failure threshold.