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VEZ 8381

2009 Mazda 3 Takara

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 8381
MakeMazda
Model3 Takara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 110,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 97,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 85,642 miles
Fail 7 May 2023 85,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 77,344 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 77,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2021 67,822 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 38,075 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Takara?

Based on 697 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,483
Miles/Year
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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VEZ 8381 is a 2009 Mazda 3 Takara in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Takara fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEZ 8381, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VEZ 8381?

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What year was VEZ 8381 registered?

VEZ 8381 is a 2009 Mazda 3 Takara, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is VEZ 8381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 8381 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEZ 8381 have outstanding finance?

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