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EK10 HRC

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,615 mi
Last recorded165,615 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 HRC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 165,615 miles

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

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

Offside 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 21 Dec 2020 152,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,128 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,128 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 120,671 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working fitted a new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Fitted a new bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,694 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,257 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

General corrosion to underside components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,975 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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EK10 HRC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK10 HRC, 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 EK10 HRC registered?

EK10 HRC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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