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BD59 ZRV

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,020 miles

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 120,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

n/s o/s front tyres uneven wear

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flex and support corroded and weak

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,602 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central and rear exhaust heatshield's loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flex and support weak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,756 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,228 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces .

both head lamp outer glasses starting too tarnish .

Fail 3 Jan 2020 91,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre bald .centre 1.8 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs corroded on inner faces .

both head lamp outer glasses starting too tarnish .

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,400 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,546 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP COVER SLIGHTY WORN AT THE BOTTOM

ENGINE COVER FITTED CAN NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD PATTERN

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED CAN NOT CHECK FOR CORROSION

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,793 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r inner edges worn low

Fail 6 Jan 2016 46,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r inner edges worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edge of tread.

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,405 miles

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

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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BD59 ZRV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD59 ZRV, 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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BD59 ZRV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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