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B23 WHB

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 WHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 98,489 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,488 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 88,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,904 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,391 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,613 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,691 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,390 miles

Offside windscreen damage outside swept wiper area

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,297 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,556 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,436 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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B23 WHB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B23 WHB, 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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B23 WHB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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