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AM09 BLX

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 BLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,673 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 87,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,473 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 48,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,767 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 34,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 34,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,821 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,604 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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AM09 BLX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AM09 BLX, 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 AM09 BLX registered?

AM09 BLX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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