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BL56 OAW

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,777 mi
Last recorded58,777 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OAW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,777 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 56,403 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 56,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,703 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,534 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 29,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,872 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 24,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,182 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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BL56 OAW is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BL56 OAW, 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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BL56 OAW is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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