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BJ57 BLN

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,734 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 126,732 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,911 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms and parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 122,911 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms and parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,590 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear radius arm bushes starting to perish

floor pans corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,926 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding little

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight play in drop link ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight play in drop link ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,675 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,417 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,190 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,140 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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BJ57 BLN is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ57 BLN, 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 BJ57 BLN registered?

BJ57 BLN is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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