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BK09 LHV

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,035 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,980 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,515 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,641 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers worn slightly

Handbrake has little reserve

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,516 miles

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LHV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BK09 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

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