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BF10 XLW

2010 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,340 mi
Last recorded191,340 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XLW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 191,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 184,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 184,529 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 174,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 167,695 miles

Injector chuffing

Fail 6 Feb 2023 167,692 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NSR brake hose leaking! (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS +OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector chuffing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 159,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,831 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint slight wear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,559 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,560 miles

both front tyres getting low

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,344 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 XLW is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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