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AP09 BXD

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,191 mi
Last recorded155,191 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,830 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

undertrays

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,776 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre inner tread uneven wear

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,340 miles

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear

Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,497 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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AP09 BXD is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP09 BXD, 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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AP09 BXD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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