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BJ07 VRN

2007 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 86,581 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,228 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 59,228 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,527 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 53,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 52,746 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2021 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,605 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,605 miles

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

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,367 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,367 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 44,267 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,037 miles

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 VRN 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

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