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BF57 EAY

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 EAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 95,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 12 Sep 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,179 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2017 631,659 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil sump corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2016 67,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil sump corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,686 miles

All discs corroded

Baby seats fitted 2

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

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,490 miles

3 Baby seats fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front discs corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,480 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both sides front bottom arms rear bushs splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both sides front bottom arms rear bushs splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,846 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,104 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)

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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BF57 EAY is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF57 EAY, 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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BF57 EAY is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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