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BK09 KWZ

2009 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 87,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo corrosion

dpf light on

Fail 12 May 2025 87,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo corrosion

dpf light on

Pass 30 May 2024 84,642 miles

Brake Servo Corroded

DPF Light on

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component corrosion noted

Fail 29 May 2024 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake Servo Corroded

DPF Light on

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component corrosion noted

Pass 16 May 2023 81,293 miles

DPF Light on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S Upper Boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 79,074 miles

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

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2022 79,074 miles

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

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Mirror unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 77,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension/subframe components corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 77,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension/subframe components corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 72,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension component corrosion noted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,964 miles

general component corrosion on rear suspention

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,923 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general component corrosion on rear suspention

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,650 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper bleed nipple area (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,067 miles

DPF Warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,017 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BK09 KWZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK09 KWZ, 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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BK09 KWZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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