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BU59 YAA

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,551 mi
Last recorded76,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 76,551 miles

Car is undersesled

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,581 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Fail 4 Aug 2025 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,398 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,621 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 72,618 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,433 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,274 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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BU59 YAA is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BU59 YAA, 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 BU59 YAA registered?

BU59 YAA is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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