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BF10 XMC

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 69,568 miles

all front to rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,082 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,219 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,499 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,467 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,901 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 XMC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XMC, 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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What year was BF10 XMC registered?

BF10 XMC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is BF10 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF10 XMC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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