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AF07 FHN

2007 Mazda 3

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 368,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached not fitted correctly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake backplates both sides desintegrating

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake backplates both sides desintegrating

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,054 miles

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

General underbody corrosion to vehicle body and structure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion to vehicle body and structure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,936 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF07 FHN is a 2007 Mazda 3 in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF07 FHN, 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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AF07 FHN is a 2007 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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