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CU10 GXG

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU10 GXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 101,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 90,640 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2023 90,640 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 88,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,896 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,881 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced too low unable to check alignment (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front offside and nearside headlamp top mounting damaged

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to middle section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS section on the vehicle has slight accident damage

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 85,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS section on the vehicle has slight accident damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS section of the vehicle has accident damages, but no sharp edge

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,065 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 79,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,021 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,539 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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CU10 GXG is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CU10 GXG, 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 CU10 GXG registered?

CU10 GXG is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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