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BV09 VPE

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 82,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,663 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 66,009 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 66,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 53,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,128 miles

child seat fitted nsr

nsf tyre low and cracked

nsr tyre cracked

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

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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BV09 VPE is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VPE, 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 BV09 VPE registered?

BV09 VPE is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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