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DF09 FPD

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,002 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,297 miles

all 4x tyres have splits on inner tyre walls

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,678 miles

all four tyres splits on inside walls

Fail 29 Jun 2020 35,675 miles

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

all four tyres splits on inside walls

Pass 20 May 2019 33,397 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner wall both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2019 33,397 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner wall both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2018 30,503 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 27,871 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on sidewalls and tread areas

Pass 23 May 2016 25,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 14,982 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,404 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 FPD is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red 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 DF09 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

DF09 FPD is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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