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DFZ 2977

2010 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 2977
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,853 miles

General under body corrosion to sills, floors, subframes

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Surface corrosion to inner sill

Offside Inner Surface corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 74,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,924 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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DFZ 2977 is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DFZ 2977, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFZ 2977 registered?

DFZ 2977 is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 July 2010.

Is DFZ 2977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 2977 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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