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BG59 ZKR

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ZKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,179 miles

All Brake/Steering & suspension Components underneath Car are Corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tread is slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread is slightly distorted

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,596 miles

Offside Front Fog Lamp is not Working

under Trays & Covers fitted.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,592 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp is not Working

under Trays & Covers fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,178 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 13 Dec 2021 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,830 miles

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,774 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,367 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,012 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 32,012 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,641 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working - wiring damaged

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,560 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working - wiring damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f fog lamp not working - wiring damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

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 ZKR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BG59 ZKR, 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 BG59 ZKR registered?

BG59 ZKR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is BG59 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 ZKR 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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