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DY10 AZC

2010 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 AZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 143,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 135,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 130,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 119,466 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 109,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,746 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 93,746 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY10 AZC is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY10 AZC, 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 DY10 AZC registered?

DY10 AZC is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is DY10 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 AZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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