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BF07 CFO

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 CFO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,017 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 144,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 129,673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,849 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,276 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,276 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,473 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,446 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,476 miles

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

front number plate slightly damaged /deterioated

near side front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,660 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm on edges and cracking in between treads

both rear tyres cracking in between treads and near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,752 miles

play in handbrake lever

slight smearing wiper blades

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in handbrake lever

slight smearing wiper blades

undertray fitted

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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BF07 CFO is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF07 CFO, 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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BF07 CFO is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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