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DE59 EJY

2009 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,645 mi
Last recorded151,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 151,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 151,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 143,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,878 miles

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

various signs of corrosion under body

Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,878 miles

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

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

various signs of corrosion under body

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,449 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake adjustment poor

Pass 9 May 2019 108,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,691 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight accident damage to nearside rear door.

Pass 5 May 2017 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner section of tread

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight accident damage to nearside rear door and front valance

Pass 10 May 2016 93,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust mountings corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 77,715 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,715 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,378 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly with age.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,043 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

engine oil level close to minimum

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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DE59 EJY is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE59 EJY, 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 DE59 EJY registered?

DE59 EJY is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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