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AV58 OVC

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,288 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,348 miles

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

slight damage to rear bumper an nearside rear door

Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight damage to rear bumper an nearside rear door

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,958 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and small cracks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside body has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear light has damage

Offside body has damage

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,864 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position does not open (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside body has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear light has damage

Offside body has damage

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,537 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre small cracks

rear exhaust support corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre small cracks

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,340 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,474 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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AV58 OVC is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV58 OVC, 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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AV58 OVC is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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