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C3 TLA

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,406 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

uder body sureface rust.

Pass 25 Feb 2023 140,035 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 131,327 miles

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

under body surface rust

Fail 19 Feb 2022 131,327 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 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))

under body surface rust

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,800 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Around under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Around (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,593 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,593 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,504 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 96,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,146 miles

Front tyres running off on edge

Nearside Front cut in tyre less than 25mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2014 60,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,662 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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C3 TLA is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3 TLA, 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 C3 TLA registered?

C3 TLA is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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