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DF10 OTK

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,596 mi
Last recorded141,596 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 OTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 141,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 138,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 136,139 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 133,690 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 133,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 130,322 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 130,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,244 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 126,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,233 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 83,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,572 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 OTK is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF10 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

DF10 OTK is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2010.

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