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AY10 ZJX

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZJX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,066 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 99,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 90,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,513 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,093 miles

Front pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,229 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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AY10 ZJX is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY10 ZJX, 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 AY10 ZJX registered?

AY10 ZJX is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for AY10 ZJX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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