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BT60 OZC

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 OZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 101,222 miles

Central Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,219 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main lights led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main lights led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both ferrules damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 83,480 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,451 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both unions (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blade smearing

Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,882 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blade smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2018 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,605 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,311 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 OZC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT60 OZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT60 OZC registered?

BT60 OZC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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