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YT10 BVL

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,641 mi
Last recorded165,641 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 BVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 165,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 149,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 149,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,265 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 136,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged outer casing, borderline, (sharp edges) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 133,517 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned both sides being cut into by hub caps (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged outer casing, borderline, (sharp edges) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 128,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm - replacement required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn uneven across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,417 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,417 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 89,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyer has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

tested wet conditions

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,065 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YT10 BVL is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT10 BVL, 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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YT10 BVL is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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