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AO09 VUB

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,135 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,431 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

2/ front brake pads becoming worn at limits

3/ rear brake pads becoming worn

4/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

5/ n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

6/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 23 May 2017 57,604 miles

1. Undersides of sills not tested as plastic covers fitted. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 5. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 19 May 2016 52,841 miles

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

2. Undersides of sills not tested due to plastic sill covers.

3. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,221 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 May 2014 41,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,675 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges 2/ front and rear tyres becoming perished

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 VUB is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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