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BT57 XCS

2007 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 129,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ref bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ref bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,342 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,306 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 121,306 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 115,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,299 miles

Offside trailing arm bush slighty perished

Fail 22 Jul 2016 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside trailing arm bush slighty perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,545 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,262 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 97,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,970 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,462 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 XCS 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 60%.

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 XCS, 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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BT57 XCS is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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