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CA09 NMZ

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 NMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 117,333 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 107,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / all supsension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 93,368 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged snapped (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / all supsension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 84,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 78,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,188 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,061 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 13 Jul 2018 54,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,085 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 37,085 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,203 miles

Child seats x2 fitted to nearside rear & Offside rear seat belts not fully checked

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,266 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 NMZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA09 NMZ, 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 NMZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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