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CX59 VST

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VST
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,619 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 106,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,825 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,811 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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CX59 VST is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX59 VST, 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 CX59 VST registered?

CX59 VST is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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