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LV09 AVX

2009 Mazda 3 Sport

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,238 mi
Last recorded193,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 AVX
MakeMazda
Model3 Sport
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 193,238 miles

Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose Retaining Clip Missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 193,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose Retaining Clip Missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 181,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,742 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 155,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,240 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in NSF and OSF lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 140,240 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in NSF and OSF lower suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken BROKE AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,474 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,465 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Sport?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Wheel nut(s) missing 5
Headlamp aim too low 4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2
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LV09 AVX is a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV09 AVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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LV09 AVX is a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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