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BL07 PBX

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,655 mi
Last recorded130,655 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 PBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 130,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S in same condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread also very thin & distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & heavily perrished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 129,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 127,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,156 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 124,156 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 117,894 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 117,894 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 112,634 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 112,634 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 108,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2020 108,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,659 miles

All tyres under-inflated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 95,659 miles

All tyres under-inflated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,254 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam reconnect bolb (1.7.5a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,627 miles

EML light on.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pads looks low

brake fluid level low

coolant on minimum

engine light on

nearside front wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2014 63,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pads looks low

brake fluid level low

coolant on minimum

engine light on

nearside front wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,754 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 47,228 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,147 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BL07 PBX is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BL07 PBX, 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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BL07 PBX is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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