2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · DL10 AAZ
2010 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 147,312 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL10 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 147,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL10 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mazda 3 (DL10 AAZ) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DL10 AAZ Mileage History
- 23/09/2022121,676 mi
- 22/12/2023126,336 mi+4,660 mi
- 02/01/2025133,440 mi+7,104 mi
- 02/02/2026140,714 mi+7,274 mi
- 07/10/2026147,312 mi+6,598 mi
Average of roughly 6,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda 3 (BL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- 2.2 MZR-CD Diesel Timing Chain Stretch and WearSerious
The 2.2-litre MZR-CD turbodiesel engine utilizes a single timing chain that is prone to premature wear and elongation. The problem is severely exacerbated by engine oil dilution caused by uncompleted DPF regeneration cycles, where unburnt diesel fuel washes down the cylinder bores into the sump and thins the lubricating oil. Mazda's engine management system actively measures camshaft-to-crankshaft synchronisation; when chain elongation exceeds 10.45 degrees of crankshaft rotation, the ECU illuminates the DPF warning light in a flashing sequence and logs diagnostic trouble code P0168. If ignored, the chain can jump teeth or snap, resulting in catastrophic piston-to-valve collision.
- Variable Plastic Intake Manifold Runner Shutter Flap RattleModerate
Naturally aspirated 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre MZR petrol engines feature a variable-length composite plastic intake manifold equipped with internal tumble/shutter swirl flaps. Over time, engine oil fumes, thermal cycling, and high mileage wear out the plastic bushings supporting the flap operating rod. As the clearance widens, the shutter valves vibrate violently in the incoming airflow, generating a persistent diesel-like tapping or ticking noise from the top of the engine that is often mistaken for worn valve lifters. In severe cases, the plastic flaps can fragment and risk being ingested into the cylinder head, leading owners to fit a replacement manifold or remove the flaps.
- ABS Hydraulic Modulator Pump Valve Failure and Sticking CalipersModerate
The second-generation Mazda 3 frequently experiences internal valve failure within the hydraulic ABS modulator pump unit. Moisture accumulation in neglected brake fluid leads to internal corrosion of the miniature solenoid valves, causing the ABS and DSC traction control warning lights to illuminate permanently, which constitutes an immediate MOT failure in the UK. Concurrently, sliding guide pins on the single-piston rear brake calipers are prone to seizing inside their rubber boots due to British road grit and salt. The seized caliper causes brake drag, overheating the rear discs, destroying the friction pads, and increasing fuel consumption.
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