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BJ57 COH

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,877 mi
Last recorded180,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 COH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 180,877 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose and deteriorating

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle has developing underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2024 180,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Areas of developing corrosion to vehicle underbody

Central Front Exhaust heat shield in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

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

Rear Wiper blade worn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 173,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 173,663 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 164,118 miles

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

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

all Brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 159,111 miles

Engine undershield missing

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,292 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle has had second hand speedometer fitted just prior to this test, old speedo had approx 85000 miles recorded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 134,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play securing nut missing (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle has had second hand speedometer fitted just prior to this test, old speedo had approx 85000 miles recorded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,943 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 9,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 COH is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 COH, 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 COH registered?

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

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