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BF57 YSJ

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 YSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 97,650 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 97,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 85,963 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 68,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 63,599 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 63,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,459 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,141 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,595 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,149 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,185 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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BF57 YSJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF57 YSJ, 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 BF57 YSJ registered?

BF57 YSJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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