2016 Mazda 3 1.5L Diesel · GF16 KWN

The 2016 Mazda 3 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 125,940 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean trend across the available history. The maintenance record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults, indicating consistent statutory compliance over the past four years. The recorded mileage sits at 125,940 against a ten-year-old chassis, averaging roughly 12,594 miles per year. This is high for the age and implies sustained use rather than prolonged standing. The tests show steady accumulation: 93,768 miles on 27 September 2022, 107,032 on 6 September 2023, 119,443 on 18 September 2024, and 125,940 on 23 September 2025. The DVSA entry for 18 September 2024 lists both a fail and a pass at identical mileage with no defects recorded, which points to an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Given the absence of flagged wear in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the history suggests previous owners kept the car to minimum test standards. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as the MOT only captures visible condition on the day. The high annual mileage warrants checking drivetrain condition, clutch wear, and renewal records for consumables such as tyres and brake pads not itemised in the test outcomes.