2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · CY51 LWM

The 2010 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 November 2024 at 62,627 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Five consecutive annual tests from November 2021 through November 2024 show passes, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults across that period. The recorded mileage sits at 62,627 miles against a 16-year lifespan, averaging roughly 3,914 miles per year. The odometer moved only 1,434 miles between the November 2021 test at 58,193 miles and the November 2024 test at 62,627 miles. Such low annual use suggests the car spent long periods stationary, which can permit corrosion or perished rubber components despite clean MOT outcomes. The November 2024 failure on the 20th with no defects logged, followed by a pass five days later at identical mileage, points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. Standing time accelerates rust on structural members and brake discs even when MOT advisories are absent. The clean record gives no evidence of binding calipers or exhaust emissions problems, but sixteen years of age warrants checking for degraded tyres and wiper blades from storage. Given the sparse but clean history, the previous owner appears to have kept basic statutory testing current without obvious neglect. The lack of advisories across four years implies consumable wear was managed or simply not severe enough to flag. Verify service history independently, as MOT data alone does not confirm routine oil changes or cambelt intervals on this Mazda.