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A18 MCV

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2023 111,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,379 miles

Rear Inner sills have surface rust

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have surface rust from lack of use

Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner sills have surface rust

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills have surface rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both inner sills have surface rust

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 105,601 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both inner sills have surface rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,328 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Lower exhaust flixi pipe deteriorated

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Lower exhaust flixi pipe deteriorated

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,100 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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A18 MCV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A18 MCV, 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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A18 MCV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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