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AO59 ZVX

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,042 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 52,682 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,311 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 45,302 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,519 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Dec 2019 41,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

service light on

Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,975 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 36,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,465 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 20,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,803 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 ZVX is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

AO59 ZVX is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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