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DV10 GAO

2010 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 GAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,433 miles

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

Front front tyre tread depth low

Front n/s/f head lamp bracket broken ( but secure) o/s/f headlamp bracket bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded / rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Front front tyre tread depth low

Front n/s/f head lamp bracket broken ( but secure) o/s/f headlamp bracket bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded / rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perishs / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 102,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perishs / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,462 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 88,815 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,354 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 82,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,225 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,610 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 61,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Move sticker on to N/S ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,646 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 23,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,610 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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DV10 GAO is a 2010 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV10 GAO, 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 DV10 GAO registered?

DV10 GAO is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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