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BK57 ACJ

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 ACJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 105,713 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 102,132 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre only just legal at time of test

slight damage to o/s rear light

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,080 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 99,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,844 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s front tyre only just legal at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s front tyre only just legal at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,137 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,927 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,582 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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BK57 ACJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK57 ACJ, 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 BK57 ACJ registered?

BK57 ACJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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