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DF09 CBO

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,905 mi
Last recorded104,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 CBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,905 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,332 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO ALL CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 94,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm REAR TYRE WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,270 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO ALL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,269 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO ALL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 78,719 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,616 miles

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,663 miles

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,825 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,788 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,713 miles

rear plate worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,280 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,973 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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DF09 CBO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF09 CBO, 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 DF09 CBO registered?

DF09 CBO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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