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BV60 KPJ

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 KPJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 98,241 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 98,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,564 miles

advise wiper blads advise refector damaged head lights poor paton

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,957 miles

advise babey seat fited

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front tyre worn right on edges and cracking too sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2018 55,444 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front tyre worn right on edges and cracking too sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,326 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,241 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 KPJ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

BV60 KPJ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is BV60 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV60 KPJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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