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AO59 JMU

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,441 mi
Last recorded116,441 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 JMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,441 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 116,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer bumper has slight damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer bumper has slight damage

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,543 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car

under body slight surface corrosion present

Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,543 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car

under body slight surface corrosion present

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,198 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,216 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,351 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 JMU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JMU, 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 JMU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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