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BJ57 BZO

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,897 mi
Last recorded114,897 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 BZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 114,897 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension movement noisy no play found

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 114,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension movement noisy no play found

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 105,967 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,329 miles

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

General underside corroded

Heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 94,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

subframes underside and suspension components corroded

suspect o/s/r coil spring fractured unsighted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 94,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

subframes underside and suspension components corroded

suspect o/s/r coil spring fractured unsighted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 90,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 90,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,124 miles

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

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,562 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,753 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,598 miles

front pads worn to 2mm

Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,598 miles

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

front pads worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,856 miles

front brakes are on 80% worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,423 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,423 miles

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

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

eml light is on.

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 BZO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

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

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