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BN56 PCF

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,761 mi
Last recorded167,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 167,761 miles

both rear shocker guards insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2018 167,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocker guards insecure

n/s/f tyre on 2mm with nail in tread

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,494 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 130,494 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,260 miles

both rear arm front bushes starting to seperate

hand brake comes up high

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s/f door check strap broken

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

various chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear arm front bushes starting to seperate

hand brake comes up high

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

o/s/f door check strap broken

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

various chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,004 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 75,004 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 3 Feb 2011 60,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,852 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,852 miles

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

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

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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BN56 PCF is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN56 PCF, 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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BN56 PCF is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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