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BK10 MLZ

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 MLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,662 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

TPMS LIGHT

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 110,907 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 106,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 106,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 101,863 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 96,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 18 May 2022 96,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 21 May 2021 88,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,131 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,092 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,845 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are getting low

screen is chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,574 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 14,792 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 MLZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK10 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

BK10 MLZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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