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BK60 GVU

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 GVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 65,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,194 miles

creak from steering

suspension bushes worn but no play

suspension corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,918 miles

front wipers split

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,742 miles

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

small dig in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,663 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 34,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front driver seat base slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 30,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front driver seat base slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,719 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 19,519 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,274 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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BK60 GVU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BK60 GVU, 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 BK60 GVU registered?

BK60 GVU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is BK60 GVU safe to buy?

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