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BF57 TYA

2007 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 TYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,516 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 83,481 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Apr 2024 80,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,310 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 79,306 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,386 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,956 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,956 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,230 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 58,214 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 20 Jul 2016 54,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear, offside front and offside rear tyres perished

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 TYA is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYA, 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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What year was BF57 TYA registered?

BF57 TYA is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is BF57 TYA safe to buy?

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