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AV09 AHE

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,611 mi
Last recorded148,611 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 148,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 148,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,957 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated at silencer.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,326 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,541 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,192 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,383 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,378 miles

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,559 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,180 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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AV09 AHE is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AV09 AHE, 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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AV09 AHE is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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