MAZDA 3 BL57VBP has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 MAZDA 3 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 62,684 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 11:57.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

BL57VBP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202762,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202517TH FEBRUARY 202659,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 202417TH FEBRUARY 202556,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Subframes Slight Corrosion
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202317TH FEBRUARY 202453,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 202353,689 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202217TH FEBRUARY 202346,199 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202246,199 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202117TH FEBRUARY 202240,189 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 202140,189 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202017TH FEBRUARY 202136,438 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 20191ST JULY 202036,008 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 20181ST JULY 201934,817 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 20171ST JULY 201833,926 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 20161ST JULY 201733,098 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 20151ST JULY 201632,223 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 20141ST JULY 201530,716 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 20131ST JULY 201429,920 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20121ST JULY 201328,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Perished On Outer Tyre Wall.
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201131ST JANUARY 201225,008 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Ns Wiper Blade Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Fitted
  3. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Sidewall Scuffed
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BL57VBP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

BL57VBP MOT Comments

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BL57VBP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 62,684 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,482 miles

BL57VBP FAQs

This Mazda 3 with registration BL57VBP was manufactured on Thursday 31st January 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 62,684 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,482 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Mazda 3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BL57VBP has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda 3 has had 34 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda 3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BL57VBP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 BL57VBP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BL57VBP Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 BL57VBP does have Tax. Read more

When does BL57VBP Tax expire?

The current Tax for BL57VBP will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BL57VBP MOT expire?

The current MOT for BL57VBP will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027. Read more

When did BL57VBP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BL57VBP was on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 11:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BL57VBP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BL57VBP we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BL57VBP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BL57VBP we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BL57VBP?

BL57VBP is registered as a 2008 Mazda 3. Read more

How many miles has BL57VBP done?

The odometer reading for BL57VBP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 62,684 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,482 miles per year. Read more

How old is BL57VBP?

The vehicle BL57VBP was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st January 2008. Read more

What colour is BL57VBP?

The official colour of BL57VBP is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BL57VBP have?

BL57VBP has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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