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YK10 VPE

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,324 mi
Last recorded68,324 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,324 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,791 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat Belt Twisting

Coolant Level low

Item Removed From Drivers View

Nearside Front Seat Belt Twisting

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbing On Wheel Arch Lining

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power Steering Fluid Level Low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat Belt Twisting

Coolant Level low

Item Removed From Drivers View

Nearside Front Seat Belt Twisting

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbing On Wheel Arch Lining

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Slightly

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power Steering Fluid Level Low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,282 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,227 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 VPE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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