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A12 SOJ

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,965 mi
Last recorded50,965 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 47,217 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 38,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall spilt to core in many places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall spilt to core in many places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,064 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 23,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 18,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks but no cords were found. Also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,660 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 10,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2014 7,438 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges and starting to split between treads

Pass 14 Sep 2013 5,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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A12 SOJ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 SOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 SOJ registered?

A12 SOJ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is A12 SOJ safe to buy?

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