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CK59 ZBN

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 ZBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,879 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 82,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,269 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake high

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,932 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,524 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,907 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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CK59 ZBN is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK59 ZBN, 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 CK59 ZBN registered?

CK59 ZBN is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is CK59 ZBN safe to buy?

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