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AV09 LVM

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 120,867 miles

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

screen chipped

Fail 21 May 2022 120,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

screen chipped

Pass 24 May 2021 97,949 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 91,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 83,914 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 74,601 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 67,497 miles

sill covers fitted.undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2016 59,011 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 49,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 41,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 30,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,137 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 LVM is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV09 LVM, 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 AV09 LVM registered?

AV09 LVM is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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