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BN59 AFY

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,493 mi
Last recorded178,493 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 AFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 178,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 178,393 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER BLADES TO BE CHECKED AT RE-TEST ,WHEN WORKING (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

all front steering,suspension,brake and subframe components corroded

all rear suspension,brake and subframe components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 167,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 167,661 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges/3.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 158,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges/3.4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,513 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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BN59 AFY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN59 AFY, 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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BN59 AFY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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