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BJ07 MYC

2007 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 133,549 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 130,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 124,247 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 124,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 114,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,489 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,069 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wishbone buses worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2013 48,203 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,612 miles

Emitions to clean to register on testing equipment

Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,041 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 MYC is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

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

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