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BV60 KOA

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 KOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 49,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 33,315 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 33,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,702 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 29,390 miles

exhaust flex mesh broken

Fail 5 Sep 2022 29,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust flex mesh broken

Pass 13 Sep 2021 28,184 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flex mesh broken

Fail 13 Sep 2021 28,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flex mesh broken

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,081 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flex mesh broken

Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,611 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR UPPER COIL CORRODED IN SECTIONS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount corroding and exhaust flex perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,249 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,345 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,276 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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BV60 KOA is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BV60 KOA, 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 BV60 KOA registered?

BV60 KOA is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is BV60 KOA safe to buy?

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