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CR59 VRR

2009 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR59 VRR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 85,545 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Not Checked Due to Excess Brake Bind

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 71,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,847 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 69,859 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts are pitted on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,977 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre flat and side walls perished

eye level brake light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,826 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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CR59 VRR is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CR59 VRR, 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 CR59 VRR registered?

CR59 VRR is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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