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AV09 LUD

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,811 mi
Last recorded159,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LUD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 159,811 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 159,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 155,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,729 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,089 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,090 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,791 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,116 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 LUD 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 93.3%.

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 AV09 LUD, 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 AV09 LUD registered?

AV09 LUD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AV09 LUD safe to buy?

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