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AJ09 RHZ

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,367 mi
Last recorded72,367 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close

exhaust flexi deterioting

front and rear subframe and suspension corroding

front wishbone starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,680 miles

rear axle starting to corrode but not holed

Fail 10 Jul 2023 68,680 miles

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

rear axle starting to corrode but not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,195 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,518 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 23,083 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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AJ09 RHZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ09 RHZ, 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 AJ09 RHZ registered?

AJ09 RHZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AJ09 RHZ safe to buy?

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