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BG57 KSO

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,407 mi
Last recorded142,407 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 KSO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and lumpy in tread, approx 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls are worn and damaged 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 20 Apr 2021 142,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.71, actual recorded 0.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and lumpy in tread, approx 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls are worn and damaged 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,763 miles

205/50r17

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to wear bars

chip in screen

parts of front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 133,652 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

205/50r17

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in azone (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency 17%

parts of front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,214 miles

Both front wishbone (rear bushes perished)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,329 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on front & rear suspension componets

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some componets

rear exhaust system deteriorating

slight wear front offside tyre inner tread

Fail 19 Oct 2016 104,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on front & rear suspension componets

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some componets

rear exhaust system deteriorating

slight wear front offside tyre inner tread

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,794 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,530 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm , stepping and out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,547 miles

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BG57 KSO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG57 KSO, 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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BG57 KSO is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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