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BV07 FEP

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,838 mi
Last recorded52,838 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 FEP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support bracket broken away and rattling . exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area cracking a lot all way round and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area cracking a lot all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area cracking a lot all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates damaged and backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,478 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,778 miles

Exhaust centre bracket is broken

Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,778 miles

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre bracket is broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper effectiveness is poor.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,684 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 32,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,965 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,092 miles

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

parking brake has slight excessive travel

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,148 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,422 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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BV07 FEP 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV07 FEP, 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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BV07 FEP is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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