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BJ10 PLX

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 PLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,718 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,517 miles

all rear underside components slightly corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,506 miles

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

all rear underside components slightly corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 29 May 2019 40,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 32,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,214 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 23,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ10 PLX is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ10 PLX, 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 BJ10 PLX registered?

BJ10 PLX is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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