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A16 KDD

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,501 mi
Last recorded68,501 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KDD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2023 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both rear lamp units damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,393 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,419 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,377 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,406 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

slight edge wear on both front tyres.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,848 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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A16 KDD is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A16 KDD, 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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What year was A16 KDD registered?

A16 KDD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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