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DF10 KNN

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 KNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 151,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 151,436 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion front/rear suspension

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 100,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 93,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,584 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,615 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,987 miles

front pads approx 70% worn

front tyres 3mm

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 KNN is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KNN, 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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DF10 KNN is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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