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AO59 AFX

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,125 mi
Last recorded151,125 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 AFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 151,125 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILL AREAS SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 151,125 miles

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

BOTH REAR INNER SILL AREAS SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 146,715 miles

Central Rear HIGH RISE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 146,715 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear HIGH RISE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 134,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 18 May 2023 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 11 May 2023 134,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 112,117 miles

Extensive underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 112,117 miles

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

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

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

Extensive underbody corrosion to driveline and body.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 97,081 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody, suspension components and subframes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,842 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,844 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,582 miles

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,886 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 66,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 30,237 miles

Offside Rear 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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AO59 AFX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO59 AFX, 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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AO59 AFX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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