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AV58 VDR

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VDR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,948 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,495 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside front fog light damaged and not working.

Power steering pump has slight seepage From a hose connection. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside front fog light damaged and not working.

Power steering pump has slight seepage From a hose connection. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light damaged and not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 106,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,116 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside front fog light damaged and not working.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose in the wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog light damaged and not working.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,085 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe section is broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,866 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at the ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror glass is damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,080 miles

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

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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AV58 VDR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV58 VDR, 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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AV58 VDR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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