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DU60 LML

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,727 mi
Last recorded168,727 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU60 LML
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 168,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 168,727 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 168,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 158,730 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 158,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,202 miles

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

dpf light flashing

Pass 28 Nov 2019 132,723 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 132,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 121,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,027 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 102,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,595 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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DU60 LML is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU60 LML, 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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DU60 LML is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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