2016 Mazda 3 1.5L Diesel · NX16 WHT

The vehicle presents in a state of marginal roadworthiness following a significant failure just three weeks ago. While it passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 at 79,190 miles, this result followed a comprehensive failure on the same day. The tester identified an offside front brake pipe burst during testing alongside a fractured offside rear coil spring and a compromised nearside front tyre. This indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, where critical components are only addressed after they fail a formal inspection. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 69,422 miles and the June 2025 test at 73,912 miles, the car covered 4,490 miles. The most recent interval saw 5,278 miles covered in one year. While the low annual mileage suggests light use, the presence of corrosion on brake pipes and subframe components suggests that age and environmental exposure are causing degradation despite low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear subframe, as the June 2025 record specifically noted corrosion at the arm attachments. Although this was not deemed seriously weakened at that time, structural rust on this model tends to progress over time. The recent failure of the offside front brake pipe and the corrosion on the nearside pipe suggest the hydraulic lines are reaching their end end. You should verify that the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and the offside rear coil spring were properly replaced, as these were primary failure points in the most recent test.