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AO09 YDM

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,124 mi
Last recorded107,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YDM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,124 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 106,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 106,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 103,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,926 miles

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,797 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,116 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 94,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,270 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

all tyres slightly perished in tread.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,601 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 YDM is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YDM, 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 YDM is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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