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BF09 JLU

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 JLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,195 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Apr 2024 135,195 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Apr 2023 125,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,107 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 113,107 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 103,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 93,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 836,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,794 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 78,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 75,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 75,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,095 miles

both rear lateral link bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres low inner edge

front and rear number plate damaged

front wiper blades split

number plate lights slightly dull

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,620 miles

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,212 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn badly out of shape and o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,965 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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BF09 JLU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 BF09 JLU, 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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BF09 JLU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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