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DV10 LYD

2010 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,266 mi
Last recorded133,266 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 LYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 133,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 131,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 108,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulbs 2x rb501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 107,220 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 107,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 92,221 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 80,610 miles

Front inner steering rack ends slight play both sides

Pass 11 May 2017 68,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2016 58,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,689 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 LYD is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LYD, 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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DV10 LYD is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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