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CE59 ZYJ

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,380 mi
Last recorded169,380 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ZYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 169,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 169,371 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 165,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 150,708 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2023 150,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 141,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 117,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 117,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,019 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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CE59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE59 ZYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE59 ZYJ registered?

CE59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is CE59 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 ZYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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