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DA09 OAZ

2009 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 OAZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 140,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 140,436 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,439 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,018 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,897 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,881 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,701 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,915 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 OAZ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA09 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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