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BK59 FBA

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,816 mi
Last recorded172,816 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 172,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 161,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2021 151,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 151,850 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 145,219 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 145,219 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 137,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear arms bushes rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear arms bushes rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,122 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bind on rotation

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,141 miles

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Fail 24 Aug 2017 113,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,914 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,102 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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BK59 FBA is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK59 FBA, 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 BK59 FBA registered?

BK59 FBA is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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