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BJ57 BMU

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 141,240 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust system secure

Engine oil leak evident

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

Front Number plate cracked but still readable

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front no. plate cracked

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 129,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,579 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 121,579 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,130 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre (repairable

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,443 miles

Advise: traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,732 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 BMU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BJ57 BMU, 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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BJ57 BMU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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