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BK59 FHW

2009 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 367,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 117,141 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 117,139 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,886 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 106,838 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,420 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 98,418 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 81,074 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,863 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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BK59 FHW is a 2009 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK59 FHW, 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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BK59 FHW is a 2009 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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