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AV09 YTY

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,360 miles

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

Front brake disc's slight lip

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 49,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 34% (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,674 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,676 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,698 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 36,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 35,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 207,201 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,880 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 YTY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

AV09 YTY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is AV09 YTY safe to buy?

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