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BU59 YBB

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,946 mi
Last recorded187,946 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YBB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 187,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 187,945 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 173,961 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 173,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 161,588 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,530 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 153,527 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,020 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side rear,covered with plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,897 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside shields fitted and covering brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2019 136,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside shields fitted and covering brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,016 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear,near side front,off side front, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside shields fitted,front shield loose

Fail 8 Oct 2018 127,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear,off side rear,near side front,off side front, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside shields fitted,front shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,968 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floor and chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,871 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,489 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 YBB is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU59 YBB, 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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BU59 YBB is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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