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BU09 VFR

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,448 mi
Last recorded57,448 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,452 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 54,452 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,420 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,589 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,296 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 28,232 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 2 Jun 2014 21,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,151 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,351 miles

undertrays fitted

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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BU09 VFR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BU09 VFR, 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 BU09 VFR registered?

BU09 VFR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is BU09 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 VFR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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