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AO59 FFW

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,421 mi
Last recorded93,421 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 88,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,117 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 69,226 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,951 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,950 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 33,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,760 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 21,760 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,862 miles

all four tyres have started to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,273 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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AO59 FFW is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FFW, 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 AO59 FFW registered?

AO59 FFW is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AO59 FFW safe to buy?

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