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DF10 ZFT

2010 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,678 mi
Last recorded220,678 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 ZFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 220,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Fail 14 Apr 2025 220,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 15 Apr 2024 195,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 182,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 168,589 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 146,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,219 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively REPLACED (8.2.2)

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 ZFT is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

DF10 ZFT is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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