2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · SD66 JGU

The 2025‑09‑18 MOT at 62,807 miles confirms the 2016 Mazda 3 is currently roadworthy, but the record shows a maintenance trend that is worsening rather than stabilising. Recurring 1.1.11 (c) defects on all four brake pipes across five tests indicate persistent corrosion, while repeated 5.2.3 (e) tyre wear on the rear tyres and a 2021‑2022 off‑side rear coil‑spring fracture point to ongoing neglect of suspension components. Mileage has risen from 27,873 miles in August 2019 to 62,807 miles in September 2025, averaging roughly 6,300 miles per year. The steepest increase occurred between 2019 and 2020 (6,124 miles) and again from 2022 to 2023 (6,889 miles), with a slower accumulation from 2024 to 2025 (4,351 miles), suggesting consistent use without major standing periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake lines for rust, test the hydraulic response for binding or leaks, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracks, verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, and confirm that any structural rust on the chassis or suspension mounting points has been remedied before purchase.