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BF10 FMK

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,567 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Lamp on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,856 miles

All tyres worn edges near to limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can't see front inner pads require wheels removing for better inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,865 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 62,865 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres excessively worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,467 miles

uneven wear of front tyres tracking recommended

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF10 FMK is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF10 FMK, 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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BF10 FMK is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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