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AO60 BDE

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 BDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,684 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 74,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 67,202 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3215 (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3215 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,862 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,861 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,550 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2020 55,550 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm also wearing both edges (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm also wearing both edges (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 52,349 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,998 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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AO60 BDE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO60 BDE, 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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AO60 BDE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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