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BG07 OBB

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 OBB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,431 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,292 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 105,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,729 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracking/perishing x4

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,452 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres cracking/perishing x4

Pass 19 May 2017 45,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 43,239 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 38,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 35,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,687 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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BG07 OBB is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG07 OBB, 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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BG07 OBB is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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