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AP59 LBO

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 LBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 111,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,094 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2023 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated resulting in reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dipped beam light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dipped beam light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,284 miles

Front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes deteriorated. 3

Front tyres wearing close to limit on edges. 2

Rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges. 1

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP59 LBO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP59 LBO, 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 AP59 LBO registered?

AP59 LBO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AP59 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 LBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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