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CA09 MHO

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MHO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,993 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

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

Front top mounts worn

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 10 Nov 2023 97,377 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 95,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,537 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,537 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,724 miles

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

slight playing front wheels

Pass 8 May 2019 83,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,746 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror loose but, not likely to become insecure

Pass 10 May 2017 48,296 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 10 May 2016 31,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,319 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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CA09 MHO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA09 MHO, 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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CA09 MHO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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