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Y33 VDB

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,799 mi
Last recorded138,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 VDB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 138,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2024 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 128,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays/sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear including prescribed areas and items

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,226 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded and pitted inside face of discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,323 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,901 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS IN ENGINE BAY

Nearside UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTYS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,927 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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Y33 VDB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y33 VDB, 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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Y33 VDB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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