2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · KP10 MBP

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-27 showed the vehicle passed with several corrosion-related issues and minor suspension play. The nearside and offside rear and front suspension arms were corroded but not seriously weakened, and ball joints on the front and rear had slight play. A front service brake bound slightly, and tyres were near the legal limit. These findings align with recurring corrosion and wear patterns seen in prior MOTs. A 2024-05-22 failure highlighted a nearside front tyre with exposed ply/cords, a critical safety issue, and a worn front anti-roll bar ball joint. This suggests ongoing suspension component degradation. Subsequent 2024-05-23 and 2023 MOTs also noted corrosion on suspension arms, tyre wear, and ball joint play, indicating persistent but non-urgent faults. The 2023 failures included corroded brake hose ferrules, a separate but serious concern. The trend shows corrosion and suspension wear as recurring issues, with no clear escalation to severe damage. However, the same components (suspension arms, ball joints, tyres) have been flagged multiple times, suggesting potential neglect or environmental exposure.