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BV10 MLX

2010 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,277 mi
Last recorded150,277 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 686,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 MLX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 150,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 150,277 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 129,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 129,746 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight mounting may have damage from impact (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,700 miles

front tyres worn low edges

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,759 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 84,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,495 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,220 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

unable to carry out full Test of offside rear seat & seat belt (unable to gain access)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,362 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing lower on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 16,470 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 16,465 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 12,982 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 12,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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BV10 MLX is a 2010 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 86,657 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV10 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV10 MLX is a 2010 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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