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BJ07 EBN

2007 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 96,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 89,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,156 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floor pans corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

rear sub-frame and suspension components corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,007 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floor pans corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

rear sub-frame and suspension components corroding

slight hand brake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 69,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edge

Pass 6 Apr 2019 57,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,510 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,348 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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BJ07 EBN is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ07 EBN, 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 BJ07 EBN registered?

BJ07 EBN is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 EBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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