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AV60 ABN

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 ABN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,957 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Osr & Nsr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both osr & nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing Arm Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,717 miles

Front subframe and lower arms rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe and lower arms rusry

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,682 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,268 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,293 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and tread low. Tyres also perished.

exhaust centre heat shield deteriorating

front tyres low on edges (outer)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,392 miles

both rear tyres 3mm cracked and perished and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,225 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,946 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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AV60 ABN is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV60 ABN, 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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AV60 ABN is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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