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BK10 CXU

2010 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,853 mi
Last recorded190,853 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 CXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 190,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 190,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 183,028 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 183,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 175,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 175,642 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center Hanger Above Rear Axle Corroded & Missing (7.1.1)

Central Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread Area

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 160,767 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge close to limit

Fail 5 Apr 2017 160,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge close to limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 18 Mar 2016 143,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen is cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,990 miles

**Nearside front tyre worn to limit**

Offside front tyre worn near limit

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 9 Apr 2015 131,990 miles

**Nearside front tyre worn to limit**

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

Offside front tyre worn near limit

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,949 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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BK10 CXU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK10 CXU, 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 BK10 CXU registered?

BK10 CXU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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