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YK10 OVM

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,295 mi
Last recorded103,295 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 OVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted obscuring view

covers loose under vehicle

engine top cover loose

hole in boot floor from missing grommet

oil leak

oil level above max

rear bumper loose

Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

covers fitted obscuring view

covers loose under vehicle

engine top cover loose

hole in boot floor from missing grommet

oil leak

oil level above max

rear bumper loose

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,403 miles

Rear n/s parking brake caliper mechanism has a defect

Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear n/s parking brake caliper mechanism has a defect

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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YK10 OVM is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

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

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