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BT57 XEG

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

102,039 mi
Last recorded102,039 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XEG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,039 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 102,037 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,712 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil pan corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 76,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords/ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil pan corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,518 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,464 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 70,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,106 miles

underside / paneling / inner sill to floor sections / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,105 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

strong advise to replace both wiper blades

underside / paneling / inner sill to floor sections / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r outer brake pad only / thin 2 mm recommend further attention . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components becoming corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components becoming corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,367 miles

Nearside Front brake hose metal union section to caliper slightly bent / not leaking or corroded / adv to replace

radiator in poor condition

underside / components showing corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,367 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake hose metal union section to caliper slightly bent / not leaking or corroded / adv to replace

radiator in poor condition

underside / components showing corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,405 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 58,405 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,809 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 47,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,423 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,663 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 39,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,010 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 XEG is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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