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EK60 VDF

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 VDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 140,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded on some component

Fail 16 Sep 2025 140,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded on some component

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,431 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle some components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,133 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged osf, nsr (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 106,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,259 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,512 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres have stepping to Inner Tread

Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyres have stepping to Inner Tread

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,623 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,478 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,884 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing + worn on inner edges on raised tread

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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EK60 VDF is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK60 VDF, 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 EK60 VDF registered?

EK60 VDF is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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