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2009 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SC09LAO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 100,437 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 100,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box broken off (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,397 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,161 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,161 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,212 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,206 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,823 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,288 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,005 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020 12 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,875 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,200 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all wiper blades split
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,200 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- all wiper blades split
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,902 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 12 Jun 202624 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,741 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,489 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015 12 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,118 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,032 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 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!
SC09LAO was registered on 2009-06-26
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