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BG57 MKL

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,873 mi
Last recorded153,873 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,873 miles

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

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

chip to windscreen

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at tail pipe is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to rear suspension components & sill area's

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,126 miles

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

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

nearside front & offside front anti-roll bar links are deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,322 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front anti-roll bar links are deteriorating

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sill area's - covers fitted to outer sill's

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,740 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,076 miles

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

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

nearside & offside inner sill area's corroding

nearside & offside rear outer brake pads have worn unevenly / outer pads are lower than the inner

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 110,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,582 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 6 Feb 2017 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre's cracking both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread starting to tear/seperate

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,715 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 27,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MKL is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG57 MKL, 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 BG57 MKL registered?

BG57 MKL is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is BG57 MKL safe to buy?

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