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AO09 VUE

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,139 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,138 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 53,604 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 53,604 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,030 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 44,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,161 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake hose ends corroded

suspension components corroded but not weakened

Fail 14 Jun 2018 32,161 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake hose ends corroded

suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 25 May 2017 26,650 miles

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

all four tyres starting to deteriorate/crack

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 22,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 19,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,941 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 VUE is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

AO09 VUE is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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