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AO09 DVP

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DVP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,341 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floor panel both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 111,303 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inside edge.

corrosion on underside floor pan and suspension components.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 100,482 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside on floor pan and suspension components .

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,291 miles

Front both headlamps faded / dull

underside corroded in places .

Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,351 miles

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

sump pan corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Jul 2021 83,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

sump pan corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Jul 2020 78,443 miles

corrosion on underside in places

rear brake pads getting low

sump pan corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2020 78,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside in places

rear brake pads getting low

sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

sump pan corroded

underside corroded in places

Fail 16 Mar 2019 70,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

sump pan corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,904 miles

all tyres cracked and perished and wearing uneven .

corrosion on underside in places .

exhaust corroded .

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,438 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion underside on floorpan

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,964 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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AO09 DVP is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 DVP, 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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AO09 DVP is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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