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168,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
head lamp beam patterns just met
surface corrosion underside of vechicle
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
head lamp beam patterns just met
surface corrosion underside of vechicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front floor is slightly corroded
Offside Front Floor not fully secure Floor corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure Floor corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ALL TYRES CRACKING TREAD AREA
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF57 ECW is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BF57 ECW, 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 ECW is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2007.
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