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BT59 PPZ

2010 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 PPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 129,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2024 124,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,442 miles

DPF light flashing

engine under tray in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,410 miles

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

DPF light flashing

engine under tray in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,253 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,039 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY AND BOTH FRONT INNER WING COVERS INSCURE

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 58,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2015 58,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2014 50,214 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 40,206 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BT59 PPZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT59 PPZ, 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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BT59 PPZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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