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YA10 BVJ

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 BVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 99,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 99,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 80,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,943 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,882 miles

N/s/r tyre on 3mm.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 39,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre on 3mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,349 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YA10 BVJ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA10 BVJ, 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 YA10 BVJ registered?

YA10 BVJ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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