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YF10 XUV

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,878 mi
Last recorded128,878 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 XUV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 128,878 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 128,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

General corrosion to rear subframe and arms

Long handbrake travel

Oil level low

TPMS - Reset

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL, Pressures adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 121,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed [225/40/r18] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,565 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play arm and joint replaced (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,255 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,777 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to o/s front tyrewall (outer)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 50,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to o/s front tyrewall (outer)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,865 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XUV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XUV, 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 YF10 XUV registered?

YF10 XUV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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