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AP09 ERZ

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,142 mi
Last recorded127,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 ERZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,142 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 94,640 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,215 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,522 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 ERZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ERZ, 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 ERZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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