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AD10 SMF

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 SMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 145,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 134,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 64,867 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 39,975 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,810 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2013 26,619 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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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AD10 SMF is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD10 SMF, 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 AD10 SMF registered?

AD10 SMF is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is AD10 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 SMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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