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BL57 FKG

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,232 mi
Last recorded178,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FKG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 178,232 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 178,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 165,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 165,882 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 158,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,268 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,224 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Engine sump corroded

Front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,221 miles

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Engine sump corroded

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,875 miles

Both rear tyre tread feathered on inner edges

High level stoplight not working

Nearside mirror glass and outer casing missing

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,684 miles

2 x nails in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in offside of windscreen

damage to offside front of vehicle

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread

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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BL57 FKG is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL57 FKG, 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 BL57 FKG registered?

BL57 FKG is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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