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BY06 SCB

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,824 mi
Last recorded117,824 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY06 SCB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,824 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 90,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,434 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 88,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,978 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 69,955 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,217 miles

Front tyres crack in treads

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,217 miles

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

Front tyres crack in treads

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,078 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)

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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BY06 SCB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BY06 SCB, 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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BY06 SCB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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