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YG10 DFD

2010 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 368,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 DFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,259 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,259 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres slightly wearing

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,340 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,606 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,081 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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YG10 DFD is a 2010 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YG10 DFD, 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 YG10 DFD registered?

YG10 DFD is a 2010 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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