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YY10 VGE

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 VGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,261 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,976 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 58,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,905 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 48,905 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 43,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 18,116 miles

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

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 VGE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

YY10 VGE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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