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AF10 RUU

2010 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,867 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 90,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,271 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,433 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,374 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in it not exposing cords

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in it not exposing cords

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,048 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,916 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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AF10 RUU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF10 RUU, 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 AF10 RUU registered?

AF10 RUU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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