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AV09 BVO

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,396 mi
Last recorded156,396 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,396 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 22 Feb 2025 151,386 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 12 Mar 2024 147,691 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 141,708 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 124,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 115,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,345 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

structural corrosion

under tray fitted unable to test testable items.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 826,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items.

structural corrosion

under tray fitted unable to test testable items.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres close to wear markers

no clear brake pad check

Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,452 miles

advise o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres close to wear markers

no clear brake pad check

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,817 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,564 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 BVO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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