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A14 VVX

2009 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,763 mi
Last recorded173,763 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 173,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF AND NSF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR AND NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 173,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 165,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 165,526 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2020 165,455 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall has splits

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cut

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 157,426 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 157,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested Tail-box block off. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Exhaust heat-shield loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. ()

Nearside Front Mirror damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

muffler fitted when retested

Fail 10 Jan 2017 132,125 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer has been removed (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,582 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 119,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 119,116 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front wipers smear

osf and nsf and osr tyre close to legal limit

osf and nsf console bushes worn

rear exhaust slightly noisey

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,206 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 106,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,294 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,984 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,138 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,138 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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A14 VVX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 67,384 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 A14 VVX, 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 17 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 VVX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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