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BJ09 NVC

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,710 mi
Last recorded54,710 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 NVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 54,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,120 miles

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,466 miles

Front and rear suspension, steering, subframe components are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,845 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 51,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 48,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,462 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,461 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,493 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,493 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,182 miles

Rear tyres worncentre tread

eml light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,381 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 NVC is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ09 NVC, 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 BJ09 NVC registered?

BJ09 NVC is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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