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BN09 MDJ

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,979 mi
Last recorded123,979 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 MDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,979 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 123,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,210 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 118,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has relevant movement (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on tread

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

Underbody has surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has relevant movement (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on tread

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

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

Underbody has surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,487 miles

Both rear tyres stepping inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres stepping inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,979 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking front and rear tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2021 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking front and rear tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,544 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 84,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,182 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 55,181 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,722 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,901 miles

headlamp wash u/s

Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,901 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

headlamp wash u/s

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 MDJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MDJ, 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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BN09 MDJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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