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AO09 NLZ

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life remains. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,950 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears - advise change. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,520 miles

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Fail 25 Jan 2024 103,507 miles

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

Slight under side corroison all under areas

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear BOTH SIDES , suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 10 Feb 2023 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear BOTH SIDES , suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated VERY small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,036 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2021 87,036 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 81,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,739 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,775 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 NLZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AO09 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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