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BG60 LZM

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 LZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 98,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,089 miles

Rear Rear back box has been removed

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 88,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Rear back box has been removed

Pass 18 Jun 2022 80,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,079 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,094 miles

front brake pads

Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight knock front suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,579 miles

Tyre pressure light on.

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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BG60 LZM is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BG60 LZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG60 LZM registered?

BG60 LZM is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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The MOT history for BG60 LZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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