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BT57 XEH

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 113,091 miles

front pads worn

minor exhaust blow

osf tyre low on pressure

rear pads worn

slight brake bind on rear brakes

slight play in inner rack arms

sump corroding

Fail 8 May 2019 113,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front pads worn

minor exhaust blow

osf tyre low on pressure

rear pads worn

slight brake bind on rear brakes

slight play in inner rack arms

sump corroding

Pass 25 May 2018 104,080 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Play in nearside rack end

Play in offside front drop link

Undertray hanging down

Fail 25 May 2018 104,080 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in nearside rack end

Play in offside front drop link

Undertray hanging down

Pass 15 May 2017 91,110 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 15 May 2017 91,110 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension

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

Pass 11 May 2016 75,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 75,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 58,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 41,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 22,316 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,332 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 XEH is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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