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CU10 GCY

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU10 GCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,833 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2025 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,916 miles

various bushes perishing/slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various bushes perishing/slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,884 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut in side wall NOT exposing cords

Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer cut in side wall NOT exposing cords

Pass 31 May 2016 51,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,236 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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CU10 GCY is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc 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 CU10 GCY, 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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CU10 GCY is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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