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AO10 DSV

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,339 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 121,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pads in poor condition due to over heating

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,369 miles

Nearside handbrake is weak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 114,367 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake is weak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 93,907 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,827 miles

Floor covers fitted preventing an inpsection of various components

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating service or adjustment may be required

Nearside Front Brake pads and disc showing signs of over heating

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,186 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,930 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,721 miles

Drivers view effected by the positioning of an active dash cam (video display on)

Inconsistent parking brake lever travel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,992 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and spltting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,839 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Rear tyre load ratings mis-satched

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 DSV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO10 DSV, 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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AO10 DSV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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