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BJ57 BZC

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,176 mi
Last recorded112,176 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,176 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides center and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge and on edges slight wearing worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front washer slight poor

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges slight wearing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil low level

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,782 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,283 miles

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

n/s/f tyre centre zone becoming close to limit

o/s/f tyre inner treads wear becoming to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,766 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 BZC is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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