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B20 JMW

2007 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JMW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 87,277 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber top dirt cover is detatched from its mounting

windscreen wipers leave light lines at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2014 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber top dirt cover is detatched from its mounting

offside rear tyre has a damage cut,though not deep enough to reach inner cords

windscreen wipers leave light lines at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 65,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 65,626 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,841 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,673 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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B20 JMW is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B20 JMW, 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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B20 JMW is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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