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YF10 FYW

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 FYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,208 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 92,165 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers fitted masking some items

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,935 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

long handbrake but has reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,841 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corrode

vehicle underside has age related light corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,523 miles

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle has age related corrosion to the vehicle underside

Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,772 miles

handbrake lever has insufficient travel

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,428 miles

Vehicle fitted with lower plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of lower sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,413 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with lower plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of lower sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,396 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

n/s/f brake disc inner side wall has surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,912 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,428 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,428 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YF10 FYW is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF10 FYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF10 FYW registered?

YF10 FYW is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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