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BJ10 ZRE

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 ZRE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,357 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 116,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,450 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,450 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,084 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 94,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 87,450 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2018 87,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 87,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air refreshners (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked and worn

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

Pass 25 May 2017 80,259 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 80,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and punctured (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 71,202 miles

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 29 May 2015 61,746 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 39,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2014 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 24,635 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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BJ10 ZRE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ10 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

BJ10 ZRE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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