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AU09 SBV

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 92,992 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weak both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S + N/S ()

Rear underside corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2026 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weak both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S + N/S ()

Rear underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,963 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pinch bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 65,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear light lense is damaged.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,835 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to tread/sidewalls,advise to change.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,313 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 16,232 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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AU09 SBV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AU09 SBV, 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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AU09 SBV is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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