2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · LS10 UCJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a pattern of immediate test failures. The most recent MOT conducted on 27 August 2025 at 129,976 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just six days prior at the same mileage, which suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults immediately to ensure compliance. The lack of advisories across the last three successful tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components are currently in a condition that meets minimum DVSA standards. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,976 represents an average annual usage of approximately 8,124 miles. This aligns with typical expectations for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent progression, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 8,500 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This regularity suggests the car is not sat for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of seals, tyres, and fluid-based systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are common failure points for this generation of Mazda. While the MOT record shows no current defects, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of corrosion on sills, rear arches, and exhaust mounting. Given the recent failures prior to passing, it is also prudent to verify the condition of the brake lines and the state of the suspension bushes to ensure that no rapid wear is developing beyond the scope of the standard test.