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YL10 VST

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,785 mi
Last recorded107,785 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 VST
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,785 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,961 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear door and sill accident damage no sharp edges at time of test ok

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,029 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 62,029 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,064 miles

washers frozen.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,480 miles

rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,690 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,690 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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YL10 VST is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

YL10 VST is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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The MOT history for YL10 VST shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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