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BV09 UYT

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 109,758 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing f+r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 109,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing f+r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,602 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underbody components

Fail 1 Aug 2025 98,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underbody components

Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside components

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,973 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,646 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,735 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion underside

Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,735 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion underside

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,457 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,679 miles

All four tyres have small crack's

Pass 2 Apr 2018 54,885 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,868 miles

CORROSION TO:- inner sills, floor, chassis rails & rear suspension components!

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate cracked

under - trays obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2017 50,868 miles

CORROSION TO:- inner sills, floor, chassis rails & rear suspension components!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate cracked

under - trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2016 46,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 46,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,496 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 UYT is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV09 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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