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YP10 BAU

2010 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,180 mi
Last recorded74,180 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 BAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front subframe corrosion

inner sills and rear arms corrosion

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe and rear arms arms and inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion throughout underside and all suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe corrosion and inner sills and rear arms corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,975 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 61,972 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,836 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 56,041 miles

N/S front shocker slight misting of oil

O/S Rear roll bar link slight play

Rear wiper slight split

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,564 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

rear wiper blade

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,739 miles

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

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

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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YP10 BAU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YP10 BAU, 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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What year was YP10 BAU registered?

YP10 BAU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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