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BF10 XLD

2010 Mazda 3

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XLD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,115 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 22 Apr 2020 97,624 miles

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,055 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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BF10 XLD is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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