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AF09 VKZ

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,532 mi
Last recorded116,532 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,532 miles

REAR TYRES PERRIESHED

Fail 14 Mar 2026 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DRIVE SHAFT GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR TYRES PERRIESHED

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,947 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2024 108,243 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 18 Mar 2023 104,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 101,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 101,935 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,905 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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AF09 VKZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF09 VKZ, 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 AF09 VKZ registered?

AF09 VKZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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