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BF07 CLU

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 CLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,142 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension, subframe, arms etc badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,933 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r flexi liable to snap (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension, subframe, arms etc badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,959 miles

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes wearing/deteriorating

front brake discs worn/scoured

offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

registration plates starting to deteriorate

unable to visually check underside of outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,600 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 26 Feb 2021 70,600 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,926 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,028 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,267 miles

brake pads only visualy checked

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

Fail 1 Mar 2018 55,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads only visualy checked

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,899 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITORS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,376 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr

Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,129 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Unable to visually check front inner brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,491 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 7,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,198 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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BF07 CLU is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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