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BJ07 KWZ

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,734 mi
Last recorded109,734 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,734 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 109,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,070 miles

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

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

sill covers

Fail 7 Dec 2023 107,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

sill covers

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 104,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,207 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 100,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked down the middle (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 93,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,279 miles

Inner Sills corroded

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

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,382 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,115 miles

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

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

intake mani fold air leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,376 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,265 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,617 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 KWZ is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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