2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · LO12 UPL

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 96,701 miles on 20 February 2026, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test recorded no defects, though it followed a failure on 11 February 2026 at 96,679 miles where the tester also logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly at 86,016 miles on 6 December 2024 and at 74,945 miles on 4 December 2023, showing no recurring advisories or worsening condition across the three-year span. Annual mileage averages around 6,900 miles against the car's 2012 build date, a typical use profile for a 14-year-old Mazda 3. The record shows 11,071 miles added between December 2023 and December 2024, then 10,685 miles by February 2026, a consistent and unremarkable accumulation with no standing periods or mileage spikes. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, listing no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any point. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture early-stage rust or worn coil springs. The twin December 2024 entries showing a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage suggest a documentation anomaly rather than a repaired fault, so verify the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed advisory exists. Check brake calipers for binding and tyre sidewall condition, since consumable wear falls outside the recorded tests.