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CV09 MVY

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 MVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 151,767 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 141,389 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 128,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 1.6-2mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,688 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,842 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,890 miles

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

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

off side front of under tray missing.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

off side front of under tray missing.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,856 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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CV09 MVY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV09 MVY, 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 CV09 MVY registered?

CV09 MVY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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