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BJ57 COU

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,461 mi
Last recorded81,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,461 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2023 81,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,507 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 46,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,186 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on side walls

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,552 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,325 miles

both rear tyres wearing sligjtly uneven and have surface cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,039 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 COU 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 88.2%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

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

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