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AF04 MPS

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 MPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 159,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 145,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 138,407 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 127,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,846 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 78,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 32,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,639 miles

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

o/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split (gen)

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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AF04 MPS is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AF04 MPS, 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 AF04 MPS registered?

AF04 MPS is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AF04 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 MPS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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