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BO09 TAY

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO09 TAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 125,364 miles

Rear load levelling arm bonded

front and rear subframe corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 124,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,654 miles

stone chip in centre of screen

Pass 30 Apr 2020 117,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 115,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 109,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,951 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cat may be missing

front and rear discs worn

headlamps set on lowest setting

n/s/f inner wheel rim slight distortion

none gen exhaust fitted

one exhaust mount missing from o/s/r

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,077 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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BO09 TAY is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BO09 TAY, 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 BO09 TAY registered?

BO09 TAY is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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