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BJ09 NVS

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 NVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 82,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

master cylinder and reservoir covered in brake fluid no signs where it is leaking from

Fail 25 Aug 2025 82,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

master cylinder and reservoir covered in brake fluid no signs where it is leaking from

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,360 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,373 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 5,130 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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BJ09 NVS is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc 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 BJ09 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ09 NVS registered?

BJ09 NVS is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 NVS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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