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YY60 HVB

2010 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,791 mi
Last recorded165,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY60 HVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 165,791 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in rear exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 162,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension and all accosted components have rust and chassis and body

Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,006 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch is missing from inner wing

Pass 26 Jul 2022 137,665 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 137,665 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 116,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is partly missing

Fail 2 Apr 2021 116,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is partly missing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 107,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,203 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 64,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY60 HVB is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY60 HVB, 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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YY60 HVB is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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