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BJ07 HUP

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 HUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 117,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to o/s/f floor with in 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 111,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 96,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear section exhaust tatty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,450 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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BJ07 HUP is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ07 HUP, 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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BJ07 HUP is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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