2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SM10 ACZ

This Mazda 3 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate. The most recent MOT on 15 May 2025 at 140,732 miles was a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a similar pattern from the previous two years, indicating a vehicle that is currently meeting all legal safety and emissions standards without any lingering advisories. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the odometer rose from 123,291 to 140,732 miles, averaging roughly 5,800 miles per year over that specific window. This steady usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber seals. A brief failure on 7 April 2023 was resolved within a week, showing the owner addressed the issue immediately to secure the pass on 14 April 2023. The absence of recorded defects across five tests is unusual for a sixteen year old vehicle. While the record is clean, a buyer should manually inspect the chassis and sills for corrosion, as MOT testers sometimes overlook surface rust that has not yet compromised structural integrity. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components typically degrade by 140,000 miles regardless of whether they triggered a formal failure. Verify the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals. The MOT record confirms the car is legally roadworthy, but it does not track preventative maintenance. Focus on checking for oil leaks around the engine bay and ensuring the brake discs are not heavily lipped, as these wear items may be nearing the end of their lifespan despite the clean test history.