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BL10 LNC

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 LNC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,666 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 128,716 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 128,713 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,388 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,106 miles

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

under body has surface rust

Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under body has surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,645 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,964 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 43,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,637 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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BL10 LNC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BL10 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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