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AU09 SBX

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,297 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,287 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,360 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides!, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides!, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close!, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front suspension, wishbone rear bushes deteriorated.

undertrays, sill covers and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre was flat when vehicle was presented for test,

both sides front suspension rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perished and getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,031 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 SBX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

AU09 SBX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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