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CE09 HHB

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 HHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,976 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,231 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 85,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,039 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,478 miles

Offside Rear DRIVING LIGHT DAMAGED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MLS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,723 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING AND CRACKING TO TREAD AREA DUE TO AGE

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,924 miles

ADVISE POSSIBLE O/S REAR SPRING WEAKNED

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,592 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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CE09 HHB is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE09 HHB, 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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CE09 HHB is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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