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YS10 FDV

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,125 mi
Last recorded122,125 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 FDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,878 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and misshapen on inside edge and slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 104,160 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and misshapen on inside edge and slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 92,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Fail 23 Dec 2022 92,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pointing towards a fault on nearside rear brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged sharp edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 78,523 miles

Emissions not tested split in dpf to sensor pipes (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pointing towards a fault on nearside rear brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged sharp edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 57,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 50,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no emissions tested D.P.F fitted

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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YS10 FDV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YS10 FDV, 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 YS10 FDV registered?

YS10 FDV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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