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YC10 VFA

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 138,526 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 133,039 miles

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2025 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2024 121,471 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 121,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,896 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 111,896 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 88,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,397 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear nsr + osr tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2018 71,397 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear nsr + osr tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2017 63,012 miles

rear pads low

Pass 19 May 2016 54,179 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 May 2015 45,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 37,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,887 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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YC10 VFA is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel 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 YC10 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

YC10 VFA is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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