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BV10 VRP

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,992 mi
Last recorded136,992 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VRP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,992 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 128,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,579 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 118,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 90,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs have slight wear lip

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,674 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 VRP is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRP, 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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What year was BV10 VRP registered?

BV10 VRP is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is BV10 VRP safe to buy?

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