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BV10 UCO

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,559 mi
Last recorded97,559 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 UCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,559 miles

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

Inside cabin bonnet release catch defective

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint bolt has a lock nut applied

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 97,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure ADVISED LAST TEST (0.1 (a))

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

Inside cabin bonnet release catch defective

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low, however close inspection not possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded, rear HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

int. bonnet catch defective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,132 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,132 miles

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose securing clip missing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is insecure, securing clip is missing

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked in tread grooves

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,636 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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BV10 UCO 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 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 BV10 UCO, 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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BV10 UCO is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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