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2009 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration AF09VLD
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,456 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- oil sump slightly corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,380 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,044 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,537 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,768 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside front fog light not working and glass is damaged
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside front fog light not working and glass is damaged
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,551 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres perished/split between treads
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,955 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,929 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,453 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202625 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,223 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202625 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,223 MI
12 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,800 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,038 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,184 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF09VLD was registered on 2009-03-18
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