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BJ59 GCU

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,085 mi
Last recorded140,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 140,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,721 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 109,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,816 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,450 miles

DPF light on

both rear tyres perished , O/S bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 74,926 miles

carried out exhaust emission test there is no result,emissions are too clean

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre tread

slight leak on nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BJ59 GCU is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ59 GCU, 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 BJ59 GCU registered?

BJ59 GCU is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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