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2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 OPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,120 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 106,120 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,601 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2023 101,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 98,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 95,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 95,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 89,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,738 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 81,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine has a slight misfire at idle

Pass 8 May 2018 72,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 64,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre cracked between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn low 2.5mm and worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 57,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,868 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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 OPC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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