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DG10 FAU

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,555 mi
Last recorded38,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 FAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,469 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 32,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,728 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 7,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,456 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 FAU is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

DG10 FAU is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is DG10 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 FAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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