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BL07 PCX

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,304 mi
Last recorded166,304 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 PCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 166,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 161,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 156,785 miles

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

all suspension and sills are deteriorated/corroded

engine sump is corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 156,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

all suspension and sill are deteriorated/corroded

engine sump is ex/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,915 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 150,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 146,528 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 141,385 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 141,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 22 Aug 2019 134,172 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 134,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished on side walls also stepping on inner edge 195/65/r15/91v

Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,468 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Coil spring insecure both seated inappropriately (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres slightly under inflated

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished on side walls also stepping on inner edge 195/65/r15/91v

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 100,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,244 miles

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 89,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,436 miles

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,064 miles

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,198 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,175 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,475 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 PCX is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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