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YL10 PPY

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 PPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,949 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 114,656 miles

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 23 Jan 2023 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front pads low

rear pads low

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,787 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,787 miles

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint very slight play

Nearside Rear park brake effort lazy

Offside Front x1 wheel nut missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,350 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 69,346 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,264 miles

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

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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YL10 PPY is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL10 PPY, 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 YL10 PPY registered?

YL10 PPY is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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