2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · CX60 WLP

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 46,118 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with four passes across the last three test cycles and no advisories or recorded faults. The only anomaly is a failed test on 15 January 2026 at 46,116 miles showing no defects recorded, followed by a clean pass fourteen days later, which points to an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault. At sixteen years old the car shows 46,118 miles, an average of roughly 2,882 miles per year. The records confirm very low use: the 10 January 2024 test at 45,111 miles, the 21 January 2025 test at 45,473 miles, and the January 2026 tests near 46,100 miles reveal annual gains of only 300 to 650 miles. Such limited mileage over a long period suggests the vehicle spent extended time stationary, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion even when test results stay clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding after standing idle. The DVSA record flags no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, but the 2024 and 2026 failures with zero defects logged warrant confirmation that no outstanding recall or documentation gap exists. Given the sparse and clean history, previous ownership appears to have covered only basic statutory testing with little mechanical intervention needed. Prior to purchase, verify the 15 January 2026 failure reason with the testing station and check for hidden corrosion in sills and subframes not captured by the MOT lane.