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AV10 ZTB

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,546 mi
Last recorded163,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 ZTB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 163,546 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 163,544 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 150,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,911 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat***nsr seat belt not tested/inspected***

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2013 82,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AV10 ZTB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV10 ZTB, 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 AV10 ZTB registered?

AV10 ZTB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is AV10 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 ZTB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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