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YK10 VRO

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,935 mi
Last recorded101,935 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,935 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside Upper - Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front - Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,122 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,122 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis

Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,735 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,504 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,504 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,663 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 VRO is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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