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YT10 DKY

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 DKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,635 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox noisy when reversing

Nearside Front tyre perished outer wall

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rears suspension arm corroded

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,697 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rears suspension arm corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

both rears suspension arm corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,755 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 59,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,791 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,272 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,393 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,459 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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YT10 DKY is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT10 DKY, 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 YT10 DKY registered?

YT10 DKY is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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