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BV07 YFJ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 YFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 159,049 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,954 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to boot lid

damage to rear bumper

Fail 19 Apr 2024 143,861 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear support broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to boot lid

damage to rear bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,479 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2023 129,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear general corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear general corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 126,592 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,475 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 125,475 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 115,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,287 miles

Exhaust Mountings Deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,287 miles

Exhaust Mountings Deteriorated

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated Cracks around Side Wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,279 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated Cracks around Side Wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,530 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,807 miles

Brake Fluid Level low

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,215 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 YFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV07 YFJ, 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 YFJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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