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AO59 FGK

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,037 miles

Fuel tank heatshield is loose, must remain in place.

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,796 miles

Central Lower Exhaust heat shield loose but not likley to fall off

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,995 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but still function as intended

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,995 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but still function as intended

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but still function as intended

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but still function as intended

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 54,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2017 31,880 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,108 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 30,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,200 miles

both front tyres have cracking to tread

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,886 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 FGK is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

AO59 FGK is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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