2010 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · SY10 DFV
2010 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 103,453 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY10 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2025
- 103,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY10 DFV 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 (SY10 DFV) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SY10 DFV Mileage History
- 05/01/202388,322 mi
- 17/01/202388,511 mi+189 mi
- 06/01/202496,029 mi+7,518 mi
- 06/01/202496,029 mi
- 15/01/2025103,453 mi+7,424 mi
Average of roughly 7,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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