2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SJ60 VLP
2010 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 73,199 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ60 VLP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 73,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ60 VLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mazda 3 (SJ60 VLP) between August 2013 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SJ60 VLP Mileage History
- 19/08/201320,942 mi
- 11/08/201429,182 mi+8,240 mi
- 27/04/201535,330 mi+6,148 mi
- 25/04/201639,009 mi+3,679 mi
- 25/04/201743,962 mi+4,953 mi
- 16/04/201847,331 mi+3,369 mi
- 17/04/201847,331 mi
- 25/04/201950,017 mi+2,686 mi
- 10/10/202054,004 mi+3,987 mi
- 16/10/202157,224 mi+3,220 mi
- 13/06/202253,102 mi-4,122 mi
- 15/06/202263,102 mi+10,000 mi
- 14/06/202368,451 mi+5,349 mi
- 15/06/202368,452 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/202471,831 mi+3,379 mi
- 06/08/202573,199 mi+1,368 mi
Average of roughly 4,368 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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