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DF10 KAE

2010 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 KAE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 98,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,720 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 91,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,887 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 67,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,534 miles

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)

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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DF10 KAE is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF10 KAE, 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 DF10 KAE registered?

DF10 KAE is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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