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CA59 CEJ

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 CEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,404 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody/suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also attached suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also attached suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 103,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 92,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear susp arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

dpf pressure pipe broken

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,257 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,256 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))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,677 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,981 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,274 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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CA59 CEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA59 CEJ, 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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CA59 CEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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