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BT09 LWR

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,586 mi
Last recorded52,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LWR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,958 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 46,958 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,519 miles

Damage to front bumper on n/s not likely to cause injury in grazed or contacted

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 39,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack modified such that the steering is adversely affected Mole grips left on steering track rod. (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,087 miles

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

Offside and Nearside Rear Tyres Have slight cracking to the tread and sidewalls

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,502 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,006 miles

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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BT09 LWR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT09 LWR, 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 BT09 LWR registered?

BT09 LWR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is BT09 LWR safe to buy?

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