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BK57 CUX

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 100,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 100,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 86,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 86,179 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,130 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,029 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,931 miles

Front bumper has damage

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 74,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper has damage

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 70,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads are low

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are low

Fail 11 Jan 2020 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads are low

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,359 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 57,359 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 50,321 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,117 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,767 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 33,767 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,973 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 CUX is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BK57 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

BK57 CUX is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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