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BG59 TZO

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,127 mi
Last recorded116,127 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 TZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,258 miles

heat shield above middle box loose

Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,242 miles

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

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

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

heat shield above middle box loose

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sump corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,549 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sump corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,402 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,472 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel CALIPER? (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED AND NEEDS REPLACING 195/65/15

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED AND NEEDS REPLACING 195/65/15

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside rear ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,101 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,501 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside rear light lense unit cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,196 miles

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

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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BG59 TZO is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG59 TZO, 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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BG59 TZO is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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