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DG10 FAM

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 FAM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,857 miles

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

general condition to rear of vehicle is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general condition to underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,718 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,882 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 101,882 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,585 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,534 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,449 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 FAM is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

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

Is DG10 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 FAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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