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AJ59 PKX

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 PKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 91,139 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,401 miles

Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre just starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,160 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AJ59 PKX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 67,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 PKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ59 PKX registered?

AJ59 PKX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AJ59 PKX safe to buy?

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