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YR10 FAO

2010 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,319 mi
Last recorded70,319 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 FAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,319 miles

undertray insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.31mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

DPF light on

requires alignment

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR10 FAO is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR10 FAO, 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 YR10 FAO registered?

YR10 FAO is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is YR10 FAO safe to buy?

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