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BT57 WZH

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 WZH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,296 miles

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2022 161,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,842 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head lamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside front tyre is close to its limit

steering rack is damp

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head lamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside front tyre is close to its limit

steering rack is damp

Pass 17 May 2019 144,908 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low / requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 134,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 127,042 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 19 May 2016 119,887 miles

child seat fitted

rear discs corroded and worn

rear pads low

Pass 26 May 2015 111,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 111,172 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,338 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise ---- nearside front disc damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,943 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,958 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 75,953 miles

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

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,204 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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BT57 WZH is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT57 WZH, 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 BT57 WZH registered?

BT57 WZH is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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