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YK10 VGC

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,816 mi
Last recorded49,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VGC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,169 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,250 miles

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

front subframe corroded

nearside rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 42,250 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

nearside rear suspension arms corroded

offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,611 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges, but no ply or cords exposed.

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 4 Mar 2013 19,578 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 VGC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

YK10 VGC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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