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DF10 KCU

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,422 mi
Last recorded110,422 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 KCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 110,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 108,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,247 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,712 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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DF10 KCU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

DF10 KCU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 August 2010.

Is DF10 KCU safe to buy?

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