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BK09 PZO

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 PZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,351 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 100,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,463 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose but unlikely to become detached

General underbody corrosion (surface)

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2022 88,918 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 84,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front & O/S/R slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front & O/S/R slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level on min mark on dip stick

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHT (5.2.2a)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Fail 16 Feb 2017 59,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHT (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,413 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PZO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 BK09 PZO, 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 BK09 PZO registered?

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

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