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BK09 GSV

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,926 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 144,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,995 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 133,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 115,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,032 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust Tip Touching Rear Bumper Due To Damage

N/S/F Fog Light Inoperative And Lens Smashed

N/S/R Coil Spring Seated Incorrectly

N/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Sidewall

Oil leak Slight Oil Mistng Around Sump Pan And O/S Of Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Just Above Legal Limit And Minor Feathering On Edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Minor Corrosion Lip Present (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Water Ingress (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened O/S/R Droplink Balljoint Knocking (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both Rear Number Plate Lights Inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Bushes Torn (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust Tip Touching Rear Bumper Due To Damage

N/S/F Fog Light Inoperative And Lens Smashed

N/S/R Coil Spring Seated Incorrectly

N/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Sidewall

Oil leak Slight Oil Mistng Around Sump Pan And O/S Of Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Just Above Legal Limit And Minor Feathering On Edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Minor Corrosion Lip Present (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Water Ingress (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,411 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,357 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 54,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 54,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,322 miles

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

all tyres out of shape

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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BK09 GSV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK09 GSV, 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 BK09 GSV registered?

BK09 GSV is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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