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BT60 CFD

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,155 mi
Last recorded166,155 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 CFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 166,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface ns and os (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,542 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS AND OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS AND OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 160,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 160,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 148,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Surface rust on rear suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 128,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,863 miles

1.5 litres of oil for emissions test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,863 miles

1.5 litres of oil for emissions test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,296 miles

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

engine covers fitted

one litre of oil for emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,330 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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BT60 CFD is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT60 CFD, 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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BT60 CFD is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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