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AJ10 KKC

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 KKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,197 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,621 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

underbody front to rear corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,572 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,792 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,819 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,135 miles

both front tyres tread perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,676 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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AJ10 KKC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AJ10 KKC, 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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AJ10 KKC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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