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CU59 OEJ

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 142,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror plastic trim slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster lens slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,655 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,853 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,330 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,147 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge and worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,143 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,800 miles

front brake pads worn to approx.4mm

front tyres starting to perish and worn to manufactures wear markers

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,127 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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CU59 OEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CU59 OEJ, 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 CU59 OEJ registered?

CU59 OEJ is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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