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BN59 LHB

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 84,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 81,072 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 77,196 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 77,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 75,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 75,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,568 miles

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

Rear Outer brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,980 miles

Front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,992 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the tread.

front brake discs slightly lipped and scored.

minor engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn bald on outer edge.

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge.

osr tyre inner edge slightly distorted

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 LHB is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

BN59 LHB is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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