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AV58 VEA

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VEA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 61,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer brake pads wearing low

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

engine cover & under tray

Pass 13 Dec 2024 58,980 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Fail 21 Dec 2023 54,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Pass 8 Dec 2022 50,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,675 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 42,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,484 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,567 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Rear brake discs worn corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside front tyre valve perishing

Rear brake discs worn corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,953 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,167 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on edges

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,804 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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AV58 VEA is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV58 VEA, 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 AV58 VEA registered?

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

Is AV58 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 VEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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