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DF10 ZGW

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,492 mi
Last recorded142,492 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 ZGW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,492 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 142,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 131,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,075 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 128,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 ZGW is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

DF10 ZGW is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is DF10 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF10 ZGW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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