2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · LG14 LRG

The Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 24 June 2025 at 61,835 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the four subsequent annual examinations from June 2022 onward, the vehicle cleared each with zero advisories, indicating consistent mechanical condition. The lone anomaly remains the failure on 21 June 2022 at 42,596 miles, which listed no defects; the tester issued a pass just two days later at 42,648 miles, suggesting the initial result stemmed from a procedural or administrative irregularity rather than a repaired fault. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a ten-year-old hatchback. From the 2022 pass at 42,648 miles to the 2025 pass at 61,835 miles, the odometer advanced roughly 6,000 miles per year. The 2023 test at 49,432 miles, the 2024 test at 55,813 miles, and the 2025 test at 61,835 miles show evenly spaced annual increments with no sudden spikes or dormant gaps. Such a pattern implies the previous owner sustained regular road use without excessive wear or long static storage that could perish rubber components. Despite the clean advisory history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable and structural items that an MOT may not deeply probe. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, assess brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and inspect chassis legs and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's age. The 2022 failure with no recorded defects warrants a check of the DVSA record for the precise refusal reason, as it may reveal a withdrawn test rather than a mechanical defect.