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BJ09 ECE

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ECE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,680 miles

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

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 107,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,767 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,517 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,042 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,042 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2014 57,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 57,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,983 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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BJ09 ECE is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BJ09 ECE, 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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BJ09 ECE is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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