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YY10 OFE

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,220 mi
Last recorded168,220 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 OFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 168,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 157,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on face surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn on inner edges close to cords ()

Offside Rear Reflector lens tape up

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

Rear Brake pads getting low

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 157,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on face surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn on inner edges close to cords ()

Offside Rear Reflector lens tape up

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

Rear Brake pads getting low

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,547 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,332 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner side wall (age)

offside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,377 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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YY10 OFE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY10 OFE, 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 YY10 OFE registered?

YY10 OFE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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