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BV09 FPG

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 FPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,158 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre underinflated

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,489 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking tyre also balding on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,681 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,052 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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BV09 FPG is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV09 FPG, 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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BV09 FPG is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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