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YK10 OVB

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 119,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 81,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 36,782 miles

ENGINE OIL; leaks, various

ENGINE UNDERTRAY; insecure & hanging down

TYRES; metal objects x 2 embedded with it's tread> offside rear

WINDSCREEN; ex-tax disc display holder obstructs some vision

WIPERS; both front's poor performance

not presenting this vehicle with open access to all testable items, will result in a refusal to test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,943 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 18 Jun 2014 17,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre heavy perishing

offside rear tyre heavy perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 16,349 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre heavy perishing

offside rear tyre heavy perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 11,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 11,693 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OVB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVB, 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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YK10 OVB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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