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YB10 VTU

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 VTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 110,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking present in tread/ 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 101,317 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 88,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,791 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 45,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 35,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,031 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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YB10 VTU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YB10 VTU, 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 YB10 VTU registered?

YB10 VTU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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The MOT history for YB10 VTU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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