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DE59 FHV

2009 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,789 miles

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Including rear suspension arms & spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,706 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Including rear suspension arms & spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 109,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,858 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,687 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,796 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,216 miles

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

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

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 FHV is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

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

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