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AM59 MFJ

2009 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 110,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 110,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 101,140 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

D P F light flashing

Offside Front Outer C V Gaitor leaking but not torn

Pass 19 May 2021 91,548 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 91,539 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,218 miles

Nearside Constant velocity joint leaking grease from CV boot but is still preventing the ingress of debris.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,218 miles

Nearside Constant velocity joint leaking grease from CV boot but is still preventing the ingress of debris.

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,996 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 83,993 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,219 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,707 miles

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

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

covers and undertrays (some items not visible)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre is perished

nail in o/s/r tyre inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,528 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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AM59 MFJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM59 MFJ, 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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AM59 MFJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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