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BN09 MBU

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,962 mi
Last recorded169,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 MBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 169,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 169,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,094 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,094 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,178 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/55r16 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and perishing ()

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,846 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,454 miles

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

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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BN09 MBU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN09 MBU, 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 BN09 MBU registered?

BN09 MBU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is BN09 MBU safe to buy?

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