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BJ07 VGT

2007 Mazda 3

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VGT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Near side and off side rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Near side front tyre badly cracked and perished

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,426 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,587 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody and suspension components covered with underbody seal

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,153 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,809 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,392 miles

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

both rear sill back corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,781 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 VGT is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 VGT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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