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BJ57 BZF

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,486 mi
Last recorded109,486 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,486 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109,486 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,305 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,803 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,803 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 97,700 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 66,922 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread but no ply or cord are visible at present

Pass 27 May 2016 55,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

engine light is active

Fail 23 May 2015 41,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 41,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 30,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,235 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,083 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 6,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 BZF is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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