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BN60 VTW

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN60 VTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,302 miles

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

under body and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2025 127,302 miles

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

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

under body and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,214 miles

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

underbody components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system ferral rotten (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 104,726 miles

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

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

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

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

slight under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,027 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 93,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,073 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,289 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,327 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (195/65 15v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing (165/65 15v)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2017 29,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,316 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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BN60 VTW is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN60 VTW, 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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BN60 VTW is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2010.

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