2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · VK66 ABF

The 2016 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 8 October 2025 at 89,658 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in September 2024 at 77,525 miles and October 2023 at 65,760 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating mechanical faults across its recorded history. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a ten-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,966 miles per year against the 89,658 miles recorded. The odometer advanced 12,133 miles between the October 2022 test at 53,599 miles and the October 2023 test at 65,760 miles, then 11,765 miles to September 2024 and a further 12,133 miles to October 2025. The record is sparse but clean, with only a single failure entry on 3 October 2023 at 65,633 miles showing no listed defects before a pass three days later, suggesting an administrative or unlogged rectification rather than a substantive mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as these components accrue fatigue absent any MOT advisories. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity flags in the history implies previous owners kept the underside reasonably sound, though standing moisture exposure over winter periods remains unverified by the paper record. The clean advisory sheet across five tests indicates basic upkeep was not neglected, yet the 2023 failure with no recorded defect warrants a check of the original test centre notes if available. Tyres and wiper blades will be consumable items nearing replacement at this mileage regardless of prior test outcomes.