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CE09 HLU

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,953 mi
Last recorded165,953 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 HLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 165,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2024 161,234 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 151,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,090 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 123,085 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,107 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 HLU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 CE09 HLU, 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 CE09 HLU registered?

CE09 HLU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is CE09 HLU safe to buy?

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