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AU10 FWZ

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 FWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges. Change soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges. Change soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 94,896 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 94,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 86,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 79,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 74,808 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 74,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 71,998 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 71,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 69,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 67,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,557 miles

Engine under cover fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 57,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine under cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 49,520 miles

Nearside Front front tyre worn outside 75% measurable tread (inner edge)

Offside Front front tyre worn outside 75% measurable tread (inner edge)

Fail 3 May 2016 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front tyre worn outside 75% measurable tread (inner edge)

Offside Front front tyre worn outside 75% measurable tread (inner edge)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 22,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FWZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU10 FWZ, 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 FWZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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