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CV59 MRU

2009 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,341 mi
Last recorded139,341 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 MRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 139,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 132,899 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 132,899 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 132,867 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has come unattached securing device has snapped off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning light comes on and off and steering goes heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

under the vehicle chassis and subframes and suspension mounts covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,823 miles

Both headlights slightly misted but still providing correct output

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also have been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 120,183 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 119,527 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,800 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 113,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,770 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre close to limit 2.5mm 195/65/15

oil leak

slight bind from nearside front brake

very slight play in offside rear drop link

Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,770 miles

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

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre close to limit 2.5mm 195/65/15

oil leak

slight bind from nearside front brake

very slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,483 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,483 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,273 miles

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

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

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

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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CV59 MRU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV59 MRU, 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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CV59 MRU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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