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AO10 SOU

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,107 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge ( this one is the odd one )

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,464 miles

DPF warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,476 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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AO10 SOU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

AO10 SOU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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