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AF10 RVR

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 116,815 miles

vehicle under body has been severely undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,075 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on to both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe corroded not weak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside sill corroded length of vehicle

Offside sill corroded length of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 88,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod balljoint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 79,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 44,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 38,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 31,395 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,026 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 RVR is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RVR, 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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AF10 RVR is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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