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CA59 VVO

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,676 mi
Last recorded101,676 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 VVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,676 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f wing / door dented

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 96,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,318 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 70,313 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,541 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,309 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,198 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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CA59 VVO is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 CA59 VVO, 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 CA59 VVO registered?

CA59 VVO is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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