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AU09 RZV

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 RZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,515 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis/sub frames/suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,003 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/rear suspension/wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,854 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,805 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear chassis and subframe/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,123 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and also tyre is slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both inner rear sills and rear floor seams starting to become corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,553 miles

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion present

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,957 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible

Front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,068 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges.No cords visible.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush. Not considered to seriously affect braking or steering.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,559 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge.

Rear tyres starting to wear inside edge.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 25,559 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to wear inside edge.

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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AU09 RZV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AU09 RZV, 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 AU09 RZV registered?

AU09 RZV is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AU09 RZV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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