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BF57 EBL

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,876 mi
Last recorded146,876 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 EBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 146,876 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 146,876 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking advise customer to replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 146,161 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked in drive view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking advise customer to replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim hazy

This vehicle has suspension corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 133,900 miles

Front subframe and arms corroded

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))

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe and arms corroded

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))

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,941 miles

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

Front subframe & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

Rear axle beam shows signs of corrosion

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,676 miles

rear subframe and floor pans corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS & OS inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

metal clutch pipe has corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 104,060 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,526 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/R and N/S/R hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/R and N/S/R hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,050 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,658 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,222 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,030 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,021 miles

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

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)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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 EBL is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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