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YK10 VSE

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VSE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 124,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,317 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 94,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,025 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,023 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,795 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,119 miles

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2019 59,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both subframes and its mounting and steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

engine light on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Feb 2018 51,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both subframes and its mounting and steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

engine light on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

both rear tyre inner sidewall cracked perished

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limits

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,238 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 VSE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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