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DS60 VAH

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 VAH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,193cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,120 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 120,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,099 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,099 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,464 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,655 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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DS60 VAH is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,193cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DS60 VAH, 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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DS60 VAH is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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