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AY59 EVJ

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 EVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,077 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 142,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 142,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,380 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,157 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

front wiper blades poor but clearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,296 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 109,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,001 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 101,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 ZR 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 May 2017 93,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,774 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,593 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

both front discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,579 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,559 miles

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

o/s/front tyre is bald on the inside edge will soon be through to the cords

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,011 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AY59 EVJ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY59 EVJ, 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 AY59 EVJ registered?

AY59 EVJ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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