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BK09 PZR

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 PZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under neath generally rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2025 136,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under try fitted

underneath generally rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn/bold on inn edge of tyre tread (borderline pass) recommend tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp washers inop

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

rear exhaust hanger corroded/detached

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,600 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 98,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,798 miles

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,041 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,721 miles

front and the n/s rear exhaust duct slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,348 miles

Rear tyres perished.

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 PZR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

BK09 PZR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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