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DV10 TYZ

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 TYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 161,119 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 161,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 149,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil very low

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,381 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,381 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 114,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,918 miles

vehicle fitted with engine under-trays and under-floor covers (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,415 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,997 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

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 TYZ is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

DV10 TYZ is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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