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AJ10 KLV

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 KLV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,750 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 131,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 125,491 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2025 125,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 120,873 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,925 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 94,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 90,067 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deterioated

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

chip on front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,192 miles

small chip on drivers side windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,835 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,408 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 KLV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KLV, 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 AJ10 KLV registered?

AJ10 KLV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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