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B14 TAR

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,034 mi
Last recorded71,034 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 TAR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,034 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted.///

Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17./// (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,540 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 67,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush./// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,042 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 65,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre light cracking in tread pattern ///

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm /// (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,911 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 35,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,655 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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B14 TAR is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B14 TAR, 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 B14 TAR registered?

B14 TAR is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for B14 TAR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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