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BRZ 8170

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8170
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,947 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 123,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,166 miles

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

all steer/susp corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 118,135 miles

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

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

all steer/susp corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,912 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 112,853 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,218 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,610 miles

age cracking present on rear tyres

high level brake light inop

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,023 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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BRZ 8170 is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BRZ 8170, 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 BRZ 8170 registered?

BRZ 8170 is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 December 2010.

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