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BT10 AFU

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,694 mi
Last recorded23,694 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 AFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 23,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 16,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 7,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 6,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 6,486 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 5,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 4,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 4,042 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 3,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 3,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 2,493 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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BT10 AFU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT10 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT10 AFU registered?

BT10 AFU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is BT10 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT10 AFU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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