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AU10 FAY

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 FAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 114,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to being excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished, ply/cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to being excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,414 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,974 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 94,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,191 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,656 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,034 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,747 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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AU10 FAY is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU10 FAY, 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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AU10 FAY is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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