2016 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · SY66 MWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 47,680 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding worn front suspension arm bushes and thinning rear tyres. This follows a failed test in March 2025 where the car suffered from significant mechanical failures including a snapped shock absorber mount. The pattern suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of MOT test failure. At 47,680 miles, this ten-year-old Mazda shows significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of use, with over 10,000 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2025. This low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can lead to the degradation of rubber components due to age. The failure of the shock absorber mount in early 2025 is a classic symptom of age-related material fatigue despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the worn arm pin bushes flagged in the November 2025 test will likely cause steering precision issues or knocks if not replaced. The history of a fractured anti-roll bar linkage and an insecure shock mount indicates that the suspension assembly is nearing the end of its functional life. Additionally, the rear brake pads were dangerously thin in 2024, and the tyres were near the legal limit in late 2025, suggesting that immediate expenditure on new rubber is likely required to ensure safety.