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BV09 VRD

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VRD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 91,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 91,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,831 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Fail 18 Oct 2023 83,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 74,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 67,523 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,827 miles

Damage to offside

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))

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Damage to offside

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))

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,264 miles

Offside rear door damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,079 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 47,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osf tyre on limit

osr tyre slightly 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 VRD is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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