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BK59 OEJ

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,005 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2021 122,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,833 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,154 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

wipers not tested

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in tread 205/55/16

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in tread 205/55/16

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust emmissions to clean to detect

nsf tyre side wall small cut

Fail 6 Sep 2014 63,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,161 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

age cracks in rear tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2013 52,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,626 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 OEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

BK59 OEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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