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AJ59 XPW

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,934 mi
Last recorded129,934 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XPW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,934 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 129,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 114,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 101,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,050 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Door mirror backing cover missing.

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,501 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear, just under 3mm tread depth left.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 92,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,368 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,977 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,261 miles

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,222 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,393 miles

front pads worn low.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,071 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked.

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 XPW is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

AJ59 XPW is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is AJ59 XPW safe to buy?

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