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BD10 VBK

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VBK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 90,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,608 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 86,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 79,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,599 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 10 May 2018 51,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,771 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 44,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 37,712 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge and cracking badly in treads

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,681 miles

nsr tyre low on inner edge and out of shape

osr tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,260 miles

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

Childseats fitted to offside and nearside rear seatbelts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,131 miles

child seat fitted nsr

cut in tread nsr tyre

nsf and osf tyres cracked

os wiper blade smearing

osr tyre cracked and screw in tread

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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BD10 VBK is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red 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 BD10 VBK, 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 BD10 VBK registered?

BD10 VBK is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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