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AU09 VKV

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,398 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear seatbelts. ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,417 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake if used quickly sometimes give close to full travel

Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake if used quickly sometimes give close to full travel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,143 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Mar 2016 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint excess play (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre's wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front tyre's wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wiper rubber spilt

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm and tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,705 miles

nearside front wiper rubber spilt

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm and tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 31,625 miles

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

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 VKV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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