CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD07 BKY

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 BKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 124,980 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front headlamps faded

rear exhaust shield broken and rattling

Fail 26 May 2017 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front headlamps faded

rear exhaust shield broken and rattling

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,744 miles

Front O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITING AND MOVEMENT

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH,FRONT HEAD LAMPS FADED X2 ,FRONT WINDSREEN CHIPPED WITH IN SPEC

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SHOCK MISTING LEAK

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITING AND MOVEMENT

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH,FRONT HEAD LAMPS FADED X2 ,FRONT WINDSREEN CHIPPED WITH IN SPEC

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SHOCK MISTING LEAK

Pass 30 May 2015 95,932 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes high inbalance

handbrake travel high

o/s/f sidelight dim

Fail 30 May 2015 95,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes high inbalance

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre sidewall inner run flat damaged and outer shape alittle

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 15 May 2014 81,860 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 81,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 66,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 51,373 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 51,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,905 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD07 BKY 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 57.1%.

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 BD07 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD07 BKY?

You can check the full history of BD07 BKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD07 BKY registered?

BD07 BKY is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is BD07 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 BKY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD07 BKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD07 BKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.