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AV10 DVB

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 DVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 95,220 miles

General corrosion to under vehicle components.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,649 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis and all suspension components, not considered excessive or seriously weakened components.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,983 miles

General corrosion to chassis and all suspension components, not considered excessive or seriously weakened components.

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,436 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

general corrosion to chassis and all suspension components, not considered excessive or seriously weakened components.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,434 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

general corrosion to chassis and all suspension components, not considered excessive or seriously weakened components.

Pass 31 May 2022 81,609 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

general corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Fail 31 May 2022 81,609 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Pass 18 May 2021 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2020 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2020 76,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,715 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,209 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,745 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,276 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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AV10 DVB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AV10 DVB, 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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AV10 DVB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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