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AJ59 PMX

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 111,016 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2021 101,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section cut (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle to rear section cut (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front power steering fluid over max

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded also starting to leak heavily advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion around components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid overfilled.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 99,295 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid overfilled.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,636 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing their inner edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge started to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,388 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge, worn close to the wear bars, cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 1.8mm worn on outer edge 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge, cracked and perished.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 267,496 miles

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 PMX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

AJ59 PMX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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