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BN09 OWD

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 OWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,132 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front washer jet not working but sufficient fluid is provided from n/s/f jet

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,348 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,687 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 68,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,352 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2018 52,352 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Heavy cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Heavy cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem has slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem has slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,459 miles

Front Inner Pads Suspect Low Caliper Carrier Blocking Full Inspection

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyres 2mm With Slight Edgewear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,002 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 32,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,825 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 19,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed.

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

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 OWD is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

BN09 OWD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is BN09 OWD safe to buy?

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