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BJ07 HJV

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,243 mi
Last recorded113,243 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 113,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from sump.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak from sump.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,214 miles

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

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,323 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 62,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,856 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes have slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,407 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 HJV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

BJ07 HJV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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