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BV60 YBM

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 YBM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 80,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,934 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 21,934 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,869 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 YBM is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red 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 BV60 YBM, 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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BV60 YBM is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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