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BJ07 EEV

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,585 mi
Last recorded102,585 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EEV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,585 miles

engine oil dirty,oil leaks,suspension-shockers weak,sills-arches-underbody-subframe-running gear rusting,ns reg light inop,rear plate poor,headlights clouding

osf tyre tread low-bulging,tyres poor-cracking,tracking required,parking brake lever travel getting high

Fail 8 Apr 2024 102,549 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil dirty,oil leaks,suspension-shockers weak,sills-arches-underbody-subframe-running gear rusting,ns reg light inop,rear plate poor,headlights clouding

osf tyre tread low-bulging,tyres poor-cracking,tracking required,parking brake lever travel getting high

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,063 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick investigate uneven wear-nsr 80% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust-flexi-sills-underbody-running gear rusting,back plates rusty,sills-arches-underbody covered with trims,oil spill-service due-power steering bottle oily

rear reg plate poor,oil spill,nsr linkbar play,nsf balljoint play-atl,nsf tyre poor-tread low-bulging,rear tyre poor-cracking-tyre pressures need setting

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,484 miles

anti freeze low,front sidelights dim bulbs,rear reg plate poor,oil leak,exhaust-flexi poor,underbody-units-suspension rusting,rear tyres poor-perishing

front brake judder

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,448 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs and pads-low-judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake imbalance and parking brake lever travel high (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti freeze low,front sidelights dim bulbs,rear reg plate poor,oil leak,exhaust-flexi poor,underbody-units-suspension rusting,rear tyres poor-perishing

engine oil low-service overdue

front brake judder

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,645 miles

rear wiper poor,both reg plates poor,nsr linkbar balljoint poor,oil spill,underbody-suspension-exhaust-units rusting,front wipers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,997 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,569 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch biting point high

n/s/f wing damage

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,685 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,550 miles

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside.

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 18 May 2011 13,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 13,774 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,281 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 EEV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEV, 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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BJ07 EEV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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