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YK10 OVZ

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,332 mi
Last recorded187,332 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 187,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 179,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 176,027 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 176,023 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Both broken. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 170,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Number lights lenses missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 158,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Number lights lenses missing.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 144,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 144,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some rubber bushes starting to perish.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,320 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 77,319 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,396 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,396 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,727 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 OVZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK10 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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