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CE09 LWY

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,116 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 96,142 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,224 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 93,224 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 90,096 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 86,438 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated & exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 86,438 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated & exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 83,763 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,848 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,194 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 73,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,847 miles

nsf tyre 2 nails

osr tyre nail

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (3.7.B.3)

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

undertray

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,847 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

nsf tyre 2 nails

osr tyre nail

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (3.7.B.3)

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

undertray

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,315 miles

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)

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 LWY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE09 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

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

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