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BJ10 PMX

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,459 mi
Last recorded110,459 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 110,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,412 miles

small chips in windscreen

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2025 99,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chips in windscreen

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,105 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 Feb 2022 85,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 80,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear brake hose damp

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,015 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 1 May 2014 25,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,504 miles

object in drivers view has been removed and put on passenger seat

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 PMX is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PMX, 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 BJ10 PMX registered?

BJ10 PMX is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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