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BJ07 KWV

2007 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,052 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,051 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,804 miles

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure and slight leak rear section

nearside headlamp aim just in limit

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 108,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure and slight leak rear section

stone chip in windscreen

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,475 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2019 80,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,979 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER ARMS.... REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,218 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 580,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,930 miles

Surplus Brake Fluid Spilt Under Reservoir

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,425 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 KWV is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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