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YR10 FOF

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 FOF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,508 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2019 123,495 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper strut top starting to cease

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,521 miles

front pads close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,503 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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YR10 FOF is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FOF, 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 YR10 FOF registered?

YR10 FOF is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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