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184,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
power steering fluid level low , pos leak in system ??
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
power steering fluid level low , pos leak in system ??
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
heatsheild loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
heatsheild loose
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm 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))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.
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BV09 VPY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2009.
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