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CV09 PYF

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,947 mi
Last recorded165,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 PYF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 165,947 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 146,812 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corrodded and broken

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corrodded and deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 133,302 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,855 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,855 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,670 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear adult belt not checked child seat fitted

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

Rear ehhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,291 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,643 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 13,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PYF is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV09 PYF, 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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CV09 PYF is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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