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AO10 GDV

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,390 mi
Last recorded108,390 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 GDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test And device holder from screen ()

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose BORDERLINE PASS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and main / lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test And device holder from screen ()

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose BORDERLINE PASS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and main / lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 101,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,573 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre

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 GDV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AO10 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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