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BL10 FMJ

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 FMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 125,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 5 Apr 2024 117,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 111,528 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracking within tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracking within tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,206 miles

osr tyre cracking within tread

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,206 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

osr tyre cracking within tread

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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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BL10 FMJ 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 BL10 FMJ, 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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BL10 FMJ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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