2016 Mazda Cx-3 1.5L Diesel · YN66 NLO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 83,733 miles, this followed a failure just one mile prior. The failure required immediate attention to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and insufficient washer fluid, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reach a breaking point rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. At 83,733 miles over ten years, the Mazda CX-3 averages approximately 8,373 miles per year. This figure aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent annual growth, for example, roughly 6,700 miles covered between July 2023 and 2024, and another 9,600 miles between 2024 and 2025. This steady use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally helps keep rubber components and lubricated moving despite the age-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The offside front brake pipe has been flagged for corrosion and grease contamination across three consecutive years, dating back to 2024, indicating a persistent issue that has not been fully rectified or replaced with new hardware. The recent failure of the nearside rear coil spring in 2025 necessitates a check of the remaining suspension springs for signs of fatigue or rust. Additionally, the history of binding brakes and thin inner pads in 2023 suggests the calipers should be inspected for seized pistons to ensure uneven pad wear is not occurring.