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YK10 GHZ

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 GHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,538 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,530 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leak front

Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust leak front

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,736 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,624 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,345 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,183 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2015 30,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,770 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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YK10 GHZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK10 GHZ, 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 YK10 GHZ registered?

YK10 GHZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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