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BN59 HLM

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 HLM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 135,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front both n/s o/s number plates worn (0.1 (b))

Rear rear lower subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2026 135,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front both n/s o/s number plates worn (0.1 (b))

Rear rear lower subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,753 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates showing signs of wear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s outer tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 128,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear rear heat shield loose

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,855 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear hand brake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2022 125,855 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,207 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 123,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,692 miles

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

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,241 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Stepping On Inner Edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,965 miles

Offside Front slight wear on inner edge

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn unevenly

Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight wear on inner edge

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,392 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2014 25,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HLM 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 77.8%.

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 HLM, 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 BN59 HLM registered?

BN59 HLM is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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