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BL10 MKZ

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,580 mi
Last recorded87,580 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge waring on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 81,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 72,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,683 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 37,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,958 miles

all 4 tyres showing age cracks

Fail 8 Aug 2014 11,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres cracks in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,232 miles

all 4 tyres cracks in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,774 miles

Front tyres cracking

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 MKZ 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 MKZ, 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 BL10 MKZ registered?

BL10 MKZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 August 2010.

Is BL10 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL10 MKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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