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AO59 BOV

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 112,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,168 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 109,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,142 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,050 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,049 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

heat sheild inscure

Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

heat sheild inscure

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

centre brake light notworking

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

stone chip front screen

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,038 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear tyres worn low, perished, worn on inside edge and nearside has a cut in tread

corrosion to both rear inner sills and floor pan

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,904 miles

both front brake disc corroded on inner side

both rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,956 miles

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

Nearside 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 BOV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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