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DA09 OAW

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,098 mi
Last recorded114,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 OAW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe out of box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 95,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 87,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn outer edge / slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,079 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,671 miles

driver's side wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,391 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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DA09 OAW is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA09 OAW, 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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DA09 OAW is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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