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YC10 OAU

2010 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,447 mi
Last recorded131,447 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,790 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 126,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 May 2018 100,889 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2017 89,228 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 89,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,376 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,495 miles

Advise EML and DSC lights on dash

Advise offside of rear bumper sticking out slightly.

Exhaust smoke to clean for meter to detect.

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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YC10 OAU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YC10 OAU, 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 YC10 OAU registered?

YC10 OAU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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