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CU09 NCO

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,271 miles

General underbody body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,413 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrision

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,532 miles

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,532 miles

under tray fitted,under side ,exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,931 miles

under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 74,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,415 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and all rears (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear (2.4.A.3)

underside shields covering brake pipes ,prescribed areas,sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,414 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts and all rears (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear (2.4.A.3)

underside shields covering brake pipes ,prescribed areas,sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 66,325 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,468 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing but not showing cords

Offside rear tyre perishing but not showing cords

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,212 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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CU09 NCO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CU09 NCO, 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 CU09 NCO registered?

CU09 NCO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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