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BJ07 KWE

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,418 mi
Last recorded141,418 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KWE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 141,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 124,043 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 124,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 122,305 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 122,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,529 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,663 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 103,663 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,402 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,905 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 56,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,905 miles

High level brake light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,547 miles

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 KWE is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 BJ07 KWE, 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 BJ07 KWE registered?

BJ07 KWE is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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