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Y8 DVB

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 96,911 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear mounting split apart (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 91,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn visible with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn visible with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,293 miles

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,281 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,521 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,106 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 44,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y8 DVB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y8 DVB, 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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Y8 DVB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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