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BF10 ZWW

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,391 mi
Last recorded125,391 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,391 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside handbrake slightly lower reading

Pass 8 Apr 2022 119,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 17% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor, behind outrigger is corroded/weakened. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside showing wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,822 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror body heavily damaged, repaired with tape/shrinkwrap. Secure at time of test. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear inner sills and chassis rails/crossmembers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 97,820 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror body heavily damaged, repaired with tape/shrinkwrap. Secure at time of test. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear inner sills and chassis rails/crossmembers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,544 miles

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

dpf light flashing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

dpf light flashing

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,433 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,242 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,094 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 ZWW is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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