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CA57 FBJ

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 FBJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 114,488 miles

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

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

Reverse Lamp not working (pre 2009 registered vehicle)

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,346 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 112,303 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,682 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Nov 2022 105,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet not locking properly on main catch

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,468 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 94,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,361 miles

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

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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CA57 FBJ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CA57 FBJ, 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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What year was CA57 FBJ registered?

CA57 FBJ is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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