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AV09 YTW

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 119,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm/rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lens tarnished/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension/components has some corrosion

Pass 9 May 2025 114,309 miles

Rear Lower underbody / suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

Rear spare tyre not fully secured.

Pass 2 May 2024 109,454 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 109,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 104,738 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower underbody / suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,614 miles

Front Coolant level below minimum.

Fail 21 Mar 2020 90,614 miles

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

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

Front Coolant level below minimum.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,165 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 81,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Fitted new bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Unit needed new bulb and refitting clips in place. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,423 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint + gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 42,428 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,718 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner most edge.

Offside front tyre is beginning to perish.

Signs of wear are visable to front brake disc's

Fail 17 Apr 2014 34,718 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inner most edge.

Offside front tyre is beginning to perish.

Signs of wear are visable to front brake disc's

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,661 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 YTW is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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