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DG10 VYV

2010 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,845 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion to rear/subframe suspension components etc

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner removed before test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit worn on inner edge almost through to cords (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

battery flat needed jump start

Fail 24 Oct 2024 91,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshner removed before test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit worn on inner edge almost through to cords (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

battery flat needed jump start

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,546 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 52,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 45,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,021 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 VYV is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG10 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

DG10 VYV is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is DG10 VYV safe to buy?

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