2009 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · J44 LAM
2009 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 118,726 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J44 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 118,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J44 LAM Mileage History
- 21/08/2024114,046 mi
- 21/08/2024114,046 mi
- 30/07/2025118,722 mi+4,676 mi
- 30/07/2025118,722 mi
- 30/07/2025118,726 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J44 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda 3 (J44 LAM) between August 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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