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AV09 LPL

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,892 mi
Last recorded86,892 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,892 miles

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

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,626 miles

General corrosion to underbody, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,156 miles

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes, floor, rear suspension arms, coil springs and brake pipes

Various damage

Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Heavy corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes, floor, rear suspension arms, coil springs and brake pipes

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Various damage

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed - pasted up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 82,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed - pasted up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,924 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,885 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND PERISHED ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND PERISHED ON WALLS AND TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND PERISHED

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,882 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and go out of shape

offside front tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,882 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and go out of shape

offside front tyre starting to crack

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

all tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,460 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,460 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,773 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,472 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 May 2012 18,907 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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AV09 LPL is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV09 LPL, 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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AV09 LPL is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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