2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SM10 ADX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 6 March 2026 at 119,804 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health suggests the car is in a mechanically sound state relative to its age, especially as the tester flagged no advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a 16 year old vehicle. It has covered roughly 7,488 miles per year, showing a steady increase from 89,265 miles in July 2023 to 119,804 miles by March 2026. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or suspicious drops that would indicate clocking or prolonged periods of standing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a 2010 model, with no recorded defects or advisories across the last three years of testing. While the record shows failures on 24 June 2024 and 6 March 2026, these were resolved immediately on the same or following day. The lack of mentioned faults suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection focusing on areas the MOT test may overlook or that commonly affect this chassis. Priority should be given to checking for underside corrosion and the condition of the suspension bushes. Given the mileage is approaching 120,000, verifying the service history for timing belt or chain maintenance and checking for oil leaks around the engine seals is advisable.