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C30 RSM

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 RSM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,770 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,957 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust section rusty.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 9,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 9,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 4,014 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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C30 RSM is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C30 RSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C30 RSM registered?

C30 RSM is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is C30 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C30 RSM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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