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BF10 RRO

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,844 mi
Last recorded143,844 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 RRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 143,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

hissing from under engine cover suggest inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + to old for date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + date stamped 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + date stamped 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,871 miles

Diesel injectors are chuffing past seals

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2021 133,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension parts corroded.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

all suspension parts corroded.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,008 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,538 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,062 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 99,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RRO is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF10 RRO, 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 RRO is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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