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AO09 VHK

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VHK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,546 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VHK is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHK, 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 AO09 VHK registered?

AO09 VHK is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is AO09 VHK safe to buy?

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