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AO10 DRX

2010 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DRX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,861 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective [Both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 128,861 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective [Both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,293 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,803 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,038 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 113,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,200 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 107,195 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 98,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,559 miles

emissions too clean to register

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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AO10 DRX is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO10 DRX, 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 AO10 DRX registered?

AO10 DRX is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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