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BJ07 VRF

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VRF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 87,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

o/s/r tyre old and worn.

wipers worn.plastic covers fitted.engine sump corroded.front tyres worn

Fail 20 May 2016 87,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

o/s/r tyre old and worn.

wipers worn.plastic covers fitted.engine sump corroded.front tyres worn

Pass 26 May 2015 81,646 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 73,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 45,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 24 May 2012 45,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 26 May 2011 30,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 19,649 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

BJ07 VRF is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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