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AP07 BXL

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,253 mi
Last recorded118,253 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 BXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,253 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,549 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2023 99,952 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

nearside and offside rear inner sills covered in under seal slightly rusty

rear suspension components under sealed/ rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,541 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills covered in underseal

rear suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills covered in underseal

rear suspension components covered with underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 88,657 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 66,275 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2017 63,846 miles

rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 May 2017 63,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 May 2016 61,127 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing on edges and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,551 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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AP07 BXL is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 68,986 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 AP07 BXL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP07 BXL registered?

AP07 BXL is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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