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2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 OPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,103 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 OPR is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPR, 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 AU10 OPR registered?

AU10 OPR is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is AU10 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 OPR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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