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DG10 FAF

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,568 mi
Last recorded95,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 FAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 91,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,872 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside / nearside

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 66,156 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,594 miles

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

nearside rear wheel out of shape on inner rim

Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front road wheel out of shape on inner rim

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,880 miles

rear tyres worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 21,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,141 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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DG10 FAF is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG10 FAF, 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 DG10 FAF registered?

DG10 FAF is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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