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BJ57 BZK

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,028 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear axle front radius arm bush slight split

Fail 16 Sep 2017 115,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear axle front radius arm bush slight split

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,383 miles

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

o/s/r tyre also cracking/split on outer wall - recommend replace asap!!!

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre also cracking/split on outer wall - recommend replace asap!!!

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,812 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 BZK is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BZK, 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 BZK is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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