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YK10 VRP

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VRP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,101 miles

under side of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2025 30,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 29,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,529 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower tax disc holder in swept area

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,096 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER in swept area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKING BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 25,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking inner edge exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,814 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,531 miles

All four tyres cracking on tread

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre tread has slight cracks

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 VRP is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK10 VRP registered?

YK10 VRP is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is YK10 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK10 VRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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