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BV09 VRJ

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,759 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,640 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 82,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyre worn very badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 53,967 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16V (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 45,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2014 38,202 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2013 29,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 29,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,850 miles

nsf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

rear tyres 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 VRJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

BV09 VRJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is BV09 VRJ safe to buy?

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