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XLZ 1487

2009 Mazda 3 Takara

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 1487
MakeMazda
Model3 Takara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 103,275 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 103,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,965 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,317 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 91,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,521 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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XLZ 1487 is a 2009 Mazda 3 Takara in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLZ 1487, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was XLZ 1487 registered?

XLZ 1487 is a 2009 Mazda 3 Takara, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is XLZ 1487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 1487 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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