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AY10 ZKC

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,837 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,604 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 102,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,582 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,706 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,065 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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AY10 ZKC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

AY10 ZKC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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