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EK10 HLE

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 HLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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EK10 HLE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK10 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK10 HLE registered?

EK10 HLE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is EK10 HLE safe to buy?

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